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