Students in the part-time MPA track complete the Evans School’s nationally ranked MPA degree program at a slower pace. Students experience the same rigorous curriculum as the full-time MPA, with late afternoon or evening sections for core courses and select electives that make it easier to work full or part-time.
International students on F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible for the part-time MPA program.
Full-Time vs. Part-Time MPA Overview
| Full-Time MPA | Part-Time MPA | |
| Length | 2 years | 3 years |
| Courses Per Quarter | 3 courses | 2 courses |
| Tuition | Annual | Fee-based |
| Degree Requirements | 72 total credits | |
Part-Time MPA Sample Schedule
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 |
| PUBPOL 522: Budgeting and Financial Analysis | PUBPOL 527: Quantitative Analysis I | 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 |
| Elective course in selected area of specialization | Elective course in selected area of specialization | 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 |
| Elective course in selected area of specialization | Elective course in selected area of specialization | Elective course in selected area of specialization |