EVENING MPA PROGRAM
The MPA Evening Program is designed for the working adult. Students are able to select their own emphasis and set their own schedule from courses offered during the evenings, generally from 6-9 p.m. This allows students to take as many classes each semester as their personal and professional life permits. Depending on how many courses a student takes per semester, this degree can be completed in two years, but might take as long as four years. Students are also afforded the opportunity to take up to four graduate electives out side the MPA Department as long as the courses have a direct relationship with public administration. Students must complete the American Government co-requisite, internship requirement or waiver, 14 classes (9 core, 5 electives) and Major Research Paper.
Course Schedule
Degree Requirements
Students are subject to the tuition payment schedule of the University of Utah Graduate School. MPA students are also subject to the policies set forth by the University of Utah Graduate School and the Public Administration program.
Graduate School Tuition
"Simply put, the University of Utah's Master of Public Administration program has been the defining influence of my career and professional development. The reputation of the program and the degree has provided me with many desired opportunities. As it pertains to my current position, it was my involvement in this program that secured me an interview - allowing me to compete with others who were more experienced.
Perhaps of even greater value is the quality of mentoring rendered by each member of the faculty. In addition to the desired expertise, the faculty routinely demonstrated an investment into my professional interests and the careers of every student. Because the faculty made time for me, my time in the program made more of me.
The value of these experiences cannot be overstated. From what I can gather, I consider this program to be unique among its contemporaries."
P. Jeff Mulitalo
HR Program Manager, Utah State Courts & Leadership/Management Trainer & Consultant, The James Madison Group