CU Denver School of Public Affairs: 1-Year Master of Public Administration

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

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2024 BEST GRADUATE SCHOOLS RANKINGS

#1

BEST Public Affairs Programs In Colorado

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2024 BEST GRADUATE SCHOOLS RANKINGS

#28

BEST Public Affairs Programs

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