Golden Gate University

GGU has educated over 7,000 public administration professionals for more than 50 years, making it the most proven program of its kind in Northern California. The EMPA program is for working professionals who want to become a police or fire chief; city or county manager; legislative supervisor; government department director – any position that maximizes your effect on your community. GGU offers accelerated, real-world curriculum geared for experienced professionals. You can earn the degree in as little as 18 months.

Golden Gate University's Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program provides working professionals with knowledge of public affairs, policy, and administration through a challenging and cutting-edge curriculum taught by instructors who are also professionals in the field.