Which MPA is right for me? The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs offers three Master of Public Administration (MPA) program options, and your choice will depend on a combination of flexibility and desired time to degree. Learn more at publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/mpa
Traditional MPA Designed for:
the part- or full-time working professional
Total credits:
36-39
Degree format:
online, on campus or both
Time to degree: typically 30 months Start terms:
fall, spring and summer
Accelerated MPA Designed for:
the full-time student
Total credits:
36-39
Degree format:
on campus only, cohort model
Time to degree: 12 months Start term:
Accelerated MPA tuition is the same for Colorado and non-Colorado residents!
fall
Executive MPA Designed for:
the mid- to-senior-level professional with 7+ years of relevant professional experience
Total credits:
30
Degree format:
online, on campus or both
(Two courses require a mandatory on-campus intensive experience, and one course requires a week-long intensive experience in the Rocky Mountains.) Time to degree: typically 24 months Start terms:
fall, spring and summer