Program Overview

Master of Public Administration (Master's)

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

Areas of Interest

• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Communication, Journalism & Public Relations

Minimum Credit Units

• 42 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) prepares individuals looking for challenging and rewarding careers in the ever-changing public and nonprofit arenas. The MPA program combines curricular coursework with real-world opportunities that foster the leadership skills needed to meet today's greater demands in accountability and effectiveness from nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions. The MPA program is dedicated to ensuring you receive hands-on career training throughout your studies, which includes an internship and a capstone project that allows for a complete integration of academic and career experience.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 71.67%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.784 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 28.57%
• Enrollment % Female: 71.43%
• Enrollment % International: 14.29%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 42.86%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Master of Public Administration