Overview

Government agencies, nonprofits, and international organizations are actively seeking skilled professionals to take on society’s greatest challenges. The master of Public Policy and Administration programme from Colorado State University prepares students for public service leadership through an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends academic theory with real-world experience.

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Next Steps

Contact your department representative or request more program information.

This program is offered online at a distance; department requirements and resources for distance students are available through the CSU Online website.

When you’re ready to take the leap, start your application.

Accelerated Master’s Program

Earn your master’s degree in less time and at a significant cost savings. Visit our Accelerated Master’s Program webpage to learn about your eligibility for this AMP. Contact your department representative to learn about the application process.

Western Regional Graduate ProgramAs an eligible resident of a Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) member state or territory, you may be admitted to the on-campus format of this program, yet pay resident tuition rates. Only on-campus formats are WRGP eligible. Visit our WRGP webpage to learn about eligibility and the application process. All areas are eligible for the WRGP.

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog. Please contact your department representative with program-related questions.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods for Public Policy and Administration

Program Evaluation and Quantitative Methods

Civic Engagement

Public Human Resources Management

Public Budgeting and Finance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Policy View 107 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

In general, MPPA applicants should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA and a bachelor’s degree awarded prior to beginning the MPPA program as well as evidence of public service motivation. Students are not required to submit a standardized exam score.

The MPPA programme requires the following materials when applying:

Transcripts from all previous universities attended

A statement of application outlining the motivation for pursuing the MPPA degree (300-500 words)

A current resume

Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31566 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31566 USD / year

≈ 31566 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14377 USD / year

≈ 14377 USD / year

Funding

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