Accreditation
& State License
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Office Address:
2433 Coolidge Ave,
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: 415-494-8240
Year Founded: 1944
First Accredited: 1980
Next Scheduled Review: 2023
President: Nathan Breitling
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One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-955-6126
http://www.chea.org
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State License and Contact Information:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 N. Market Blvd., Ste. 225
P.O. Box 980818
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 916-574-8900
http://www.bppe.ca.gov
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Tuition: $325 per credit hour (all course materials included)
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Participation in Funding Programs:
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Veterans’ Education Benefits
http://www.gibill.va.gov​
DANTES
http://www.dantes.doded.mil
Three out of four PU students receive tuition-based financial assistance from the Federal Government, including the DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs. PU offers an interest-free per course tuition payment plan.
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Affiliations:
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Strategic Partner – Defense Acquisition University
http://www.dau.mil
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Learning Partner – National Contract Management Association
http://www.ncmahq.org
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Global Registered Education Provider – Project Management Institute
http://www.pmi.org
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Member – Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
http://www.soc.aascu.org
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GI Jobs Military Friendly School
http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com
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Mission Statement:
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The mission of Patten University is to provide high-quality, accessible, affordable undergraduate and graduate education that integrates leadership and service to inspire students to engage in community and global transformation.
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Programs:
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Master of Acquisition Management
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Master of Contract Management
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Master of Project Management
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Master of Supply Chain Management
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Master of Leadership and Management
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MBA – Acquisition and Contracting Concentration
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MBA – Project/Program Concentration
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MBA – Supply Chain Management Concentration
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MBA – General Management Concentration
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Master’s Certificate in Acquisition and Contracting
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Master’s Certificate in Project/Program Management
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Master’s Certificate in Financial Management and Pricing
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Master’s Certificate in Supply Chain Management
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Master’s Certificate in Management
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Success Indicators:
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Average Graduation Rate:
Master of Acquisition Management: 71%
Master of Contract Management: 72%
Master of Project Management: 85%
Master of Business Administration: 45%
Master of Supply Chain Management: 67%
Average Program Completion Rates: 68%
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Percentage of Students Surveyed Who Responded that They:
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Achieved their learning goals: 92%
Would recommend the university to a friend: 97%
Were satisfied with their studies: 97%
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Percentage of Graduates Surveyed Who Responded That They:
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Acquired job or work related skills: 93%
Learned to think critically and analytically: 98%
Learned to solve complex real-world problems: 93%
Learned something that changed the way they understood an issue or concept: 98%
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Received a job promotion as a result of their degree: 37%
Received an increase in pay after earning their degree: 45%
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Accreditation and Approvals
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Patten University’s programs are nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Patten University has institutional approval from the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education to grant degrees. Approval means that PU is in compliance with state standards set forth in California Education Code Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8.
PU degrees and certificates in contract management, acquisition management, supply chain management, program/project management, business administration, leadership, and management are emblems of outstanding achievement sought after by those who demand a comprehensive, rigorous and fulfilling learning experience in order to advance in their careers and to contribute fully to their organizations and to their country.
