Masters in Public Administration

Undergraduate Major or Minor in Public Administration
Undergraduate Major in Law and Society
Masters in Public Administration
- M.P.A. Degree Options
- M.P.A. Career Option
- M.P.A. Intern Option
PhD in Public Administration
Major
Master of Urban Planning

MPA Career-Option: Preparing Leaders in Public Service

KU's career-option MPA is designed for students who need a course schedule to accommodate their full-time jobs and personal obligations. Most career-option students currently work in public service and continue to do so while taking classes.

Applicants for the career-option MPA should have experience or a strong interest in public or non-profit management.

Career-Option MPA	Explanation and Details
Who It's For	Professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership skills for careers in public service professions and advance in their profession without a career interruption.
Professional Experience	Most students in the program work full-time in the public or non-profit sector.
Locations	Courses are offered in three locations: the KU Edwards campus in Overland Park, the Lawrence main campus, and in Topeka at the Brown vs. Board of Education Historic Site. Students can complete the majority of their MPA coursework at their primary campus location.
Program Length	Students can generally complete the program in as little as three years.
Credit Hours	43 credit hours*
Graduate Certificates	Working professionals have the opportunity to earn graduate certificates, which consist of twelve credit hour specializations, including Performance Management and City and County Management.
Start Date	Fall or spring semester (August or January)
Cost	Kansas and Kansas City metro area residents pay the graduate per credit hour tuition rate of $395. Additional fees are required based on campus and course. For more detailed information, visit the tuition and fees page.
Find Out More	To find out more about the MPA program, please contact an Advisor.