Overview

Students will develop the skills necessary to organize, lead, and manage in the public and nonprofit sectors. With coursework rooted in research and analytics, ethics and decision-making, and leadership and policy, students will be well equipped to thrive in public service and drive meaningful change.

Career outcomes

The Master of Public Administration programme at the University of Colorado Denver is for students interested in public service leadership positions and careers with public and nonprofit agencies and organizations.

Accreditation

CU Denver School of Public Affairs' Master of Public Administration program is accredited by NASPAA, the global standard in public service education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Management and Behaviour

Research and Analytic Methods

Economics and Public Finance

Public Budgeting and Finance

The Policy Process and Democracy

Public Service Leadership and Ethics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will be considered)

One set of official transcripts is required from all higher education institutions attended.

Three letters of recommendations from qualified references (i.e., professors, employers and/or others acquainted with your professional and/or academic work).

A chronological resume that includes all relevant positions held during and since your undergraduate degree

A two- to four-page, double-spaced personal statement

Evidence of analytic writing competency. If you have already earned a graduate degree you have met the analytic writing competency

Evidence of quantitative competency. If you have already earned a graduate degree, you are likely to have met the quantitative competency

Application fee of $50

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20984 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20984 USD / year

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In-State

10568 USD / year

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Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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