Overview

The program is housed within University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, and the curriculum incorporates emerging topics in public service and recent research in the field. With accelerated 8-week terms you can complete the degree fast while working.

Overview

The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of public management, policy analysis, budgeting, financial management, and organizational leadership. These skills assist graduates in becoming effective leaders and problem solvers in their communities.

The Master of Public Administration-Online offers two concentrations, allowing students to develop a deep understanding of public or nonprofit management.

Outcomes

Lead and manage in the public interest

Participate in, and contribute to, the policy process

Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make evidence-informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment

Articulate, apply, and advance a public service perspective

Communicate and interact productively and in culturally responsive ways with a diverse and changing workforce and society at large

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Data Analysis
Economics for Management and Policy
Financial Management and Budgeting
Public Management Practices
Public Policy Development and Process

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit UIC’s Graduate Application Online.

A non-refundable application fee of $70.00 upon application submission.

Upload Unofficial Transcripts

Recommendation Letters (3 Required)

Upload your Resume

Personal Statement
Writing Sample (minimum of 3 pages)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16483 USD / year

≈ 16483 USD / year
Out-of-State

16483 USD / year

≈ 16483 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16483 USD / year

≈ 16483 USD / year

Funding

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