The Part-Time MPA track at the Evans School is designed as a three-year timeline for students seeking a more work-compatible schedule. All MPA students, including Part-Time MPA students, engage in the Evans School core curriculum, a nine-course series that integrates rigorous training in policy and management theory with the practical application of those theories through real-world case studies from organizations across sectors, industries, and geographies. Our hybrid core curriculum emphasizes quantitative and analytic skill-building often found in masters programs specific to public policy, but also includes a management course series to ensure you are prepared to lead.
You can view the degree requirements here. We also invite you to peruse the Course Listing as it gives an overview of elective courses. Below is a sample schedule for part-time MPA students.
MPA Year One: Core (24 credits)
AUTUMN |
PUBPOL 511: Managing Politics and the Policy Process |
WINTER |
PUBPOL 512: Managing Organizational Performance |
SPRING |
PUBPOL 528: Quantitative Analysis II |
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PUBPOL 522: Budgeting and Financial Analysis |
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PUBPOL 527: Quantitative Analysis I |
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PUBPOL 526: Program Evaluation |
MPA Year Two: Core and Electives (24 credits)
AUTUMN |
PUBPOL 516: Economics for Policy Analysis and Management I |
WINTER |
PUBPOL 517: Economics for Policy Analysis and Management II |
SPRING |
PUBPOL 513: Policy Analysis |
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Elective course in selected area of specialization |
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Elective course in selected area of specialization |
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Elective course in selected area of specialization |
MPA Year Three: Electives and Capstone (24 credits)
AUTUMN |
Values, Ethics & Equity Elective (can be completed during any quarter) |
WINTER |
Capstone Project |
SPRING |
Capstone Project |
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Elective course in selected area of specialization |
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Elective course in selected area of specialization |
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Elective course in selected area of specialization |