University of Colorado - Denver
University of Colorado - Denver

1201 Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado, USA

Master of Public Administration - Executive

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Master of Public Administration degree (MPA) provides graduate professional education for students interested in public service leadership positions and careers with public and nonprofit agencies and organizations. The program serves students new to public service as well as those already in the field who are interested in furthering their careers.

The executive MPA option is targeted to senior-level professionals in the nonprofit and public sectors.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

42

Writing

42

Listening

42

Speaking

42

Literacy

85

Conversation

85

Comprehension

85

Production

85

Program Intakes

Open date

October 11, 2024

Submission deadline

May 15, 2025

Open date

April 15, 2025

Submission deadline

October 15, 2025

Open date

September 15, 2025

Submission deadline

March 15, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree including an internship

Program Length

$14940 USD

Cost of Living

$120 USD

Application fee

$21211 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2,200 per year
Student Services and International Student Fee: $670 per year
Public Affairs Major and Course Fee: $385 per year
Campus, Wellness, IT, and IS Fee: $353 per yera
New Student Fee: $94 (one time)