1-Year Master of Public Administration Drive your passion into change. Transition seamlessly into your public service career!
$25,000 + FEES STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES NOT REQUIRED!
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Core courses prepare students to manage and lead in government and nonprofit organizations • Opportunities to focus on individual interests through classroom assignments, internship, capstone course, tailored extracurricular activities and professional networking • Taught by nationally renowned faculty and expert practitioners • Build lifelong relationships with others in your cohort • Extensive network of alumni and partner organizations
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NUMBER OF COURSES
12
(MINIMUM)
REQUIRED COURSES
WAYS TO LEARN
• Introduction to Public Administration and Public Service
In person only
• Organizational Management and Behavior • Research and Analytic Methods • Economics and Public Finance • Public Budgeting and Finance • The Policy Process and Democracy
COST
• Public Service Leadership and Ethics
$25,000 tuition plus fees, regardless of residency
• Evidence-Based Decision-Making • Capstone • Plus electives applicable to multiple career paths
CAREERS MPA graduates are leaders and change-makers, working in positions as varied as: • Nonprofit Executive Director • Emergency Management Director • City Manager • Human Services Manager • Policy Analyst
APPLICATION DEADLINE Aug 1
Fall intake only PREFERRED DEADLINE March 15
• State Legislator • Charter School Leader • Parks and Recreation Director • Environmental Program Director • Volunteer Program Manager • Foundation Program Officer Last updated in October 2023. Application deadlines subject to change.
For more information, publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/ampa publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/admission Or contact spa.admissions@ucdenver.edu | 303-315-2560