Program Overview

Online Master of Public Affairs

The University of Michigans top-ranked Ford School of Public Policy is now offering a graduate degree program specifically created for distance learners. This Online Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is designed to help students confidently sharpen leadership and analytical skills, build new capabilities to speak the language of policymaking, expand their professional networkand ultimately increase their impact on the communities they care about.

Program Details

• Duration: 2.5 - 4 years
• Credits: 30 credits
• Courses: 10 courses

Skills You'll Gain

• Policy analysis and evaluation: Develop skills to design and evaluate effective policies
• Policy communication and engagement: Strengthen skills in conveying policy ideas and engaging diverse audiences
• Financial management: Gain expertise in budgeting and strategic resource allocation

Tuition and Fees

For students following the recommended course schedule and planned tuition rates, the estimated total program cost is approximately $45,860 for Michigan residents and $55,610 for non-Michigan residents. This translates to an average cost of about $1,529 per credit hour for Michigan residents and $1,854 for non-Michigan residents. International students may have an additional $500 per term fee. All tuition rates and mandatory fees are subject to approval by the Board of Regents and may change.

Distance Education Disclosure

Current and prospective online students are advised to review the notices provided on the Distance Education Disclosures page. This page contains institutional policies and federally required disclosures that impact online students, including information about the state authorization and professional licensure status of the university's online programs, unique complaint procedures available to out-of-state online students, and important notices for international students.