CU Denver School of Public Affairs: Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Administration Pair passion with skills for endless career opportunities.

STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES NOT REQUIRED

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Core courses prepare students to manage and lead in government and nonprofit organizations • Tailored to your interests through your electives, internship, capstone and optional concentration • Evening and online classes designed for maximum flexibility for your busy schedule • Taught by nationally renowned faculty and expert practitioners • Extensive network of alumni and partner organizations

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#1

BEST Public Affairs Programs In Colorado

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#28

BEST Public Affairs Programs

NUMBER OF COURSES

12

+

(MINIMUM)

REQUIRED COURSES • Introduction to Public Administration & Public Service • Organizational Management & Behavior • Research & Analytic Methods • Economics & Public Finance OR Public Budgeting & Finance • The Policy Process & Democracy • Public Service Leadership & Ethics • Evidence-Based Decision-Making • Capstone OR Thesis

WAYS TO LEARN

In person, online, hybrid

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Plus electives FALL August 1

AVAILABLE AREA OF CONCENTRATION • Disasters, Hazards & Emergency Management • Education Policy • Emergency Management & Homeland Security • Environmental Policy & Management • Gender-Based Violence • Local Government • Managing for Social Equity • Nonprofit Management • Public Policy Analysis

SPRING December 1

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

SUMMER May 1

• State Legislator • Charter School Leader • Parks and Recreation Director • Environmental Program Director • Policy Analyst Last updated in October 2023.

Application deadlines subject to change.

For more information, publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/mpa publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/admission Or contact spa.admissions@ucdenver.edu | 303-315-2560