Overview

The Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration (MPS-PA) from University of Maryland is a twelve-month professional degree (or twenty-one month if pursued part-time) designed to provide you with the skills, expertise and networks to lead and manage organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors. In course work, you'll gain a strong foundation in the workings of government and policy, learn the frameworks and tools needed to effectively manage people and processes, and develop the skills to lead teams and organizations. Outside of the classroom, our location in the National Capital region provides expansive opportunities to complement your coursework with visits to leading organizations that are working at all levels of policy.

Program Highlights

Harness our location between the corridors of the US Capitol and the hallways of Annapolis to learn the art of public administration and government management right where it's happening
Establish professional connections within a diverse and motivated group of peers, as you move through the program as a cohort
Learn from faculty who are both scholars and practitioners, bringing their real-world experiences and connections into the classroom

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Aspects of Public Policy

Political Analysis

Public Budgeting & Financial Management

Public Management and Leadership

Microeconomic and Policy Analysis

Public Policy Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Letters of Recommendation (2)
Optional: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67608 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67608 USD / year

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In-State

31608 USD / year

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Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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