The fusion of Evans School instruction, relevant curriculum, and a cohort of peers in our Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) program creates an unparalleled, dynamic learning environment for senior leaders in today’s world.
If you are a senior manager with 10 or more years of work experience, you can enhance your leadership skills and broaden your career horizon by enrolling in our Executive MPA program at the Evans School.
The Executive MPA is a highly competitive, accelerated degree program that bridges theory with practice, allowing you to apply your course work directly to the organizational challenges you face.
Highlights of the Executive MPA program include:
The 45-credit program takes approximately 16 months to complete, and includes:
Is an Executive MPA right for you?
Find out more about our degree requirements by contacting our Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.
Our Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the Evans School is right for you if you are a senior manager with 10 or more years of experience and seeking:
More than half of our graduates receive promotions or make significant career changes within one year of completing the program.
Our Executive MPA students are senior managers, high-level staff, or directors with 10 or more years of experience. They come from a variety of industries, including:
The common thread that brings these diverse professionals together is their dedication to serving the public good and a commitment to continual self-improvement.
Our Executive MPA program provides you with advanced leadership training and exposure to critical areas of senior-level management. Courses are designed to complement your current job duties by allowing you to examine real work situations through short written projects, case studies, and in-depth discussions.
Our program will also:
If this describes you, find out more about our Executive MPA degree requirements and admissions process by contacting the Evans School Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.
Our Executive Master of Public Education (MPA) program at the Evans School is based on a cohort system with 45 credit hours of coursework taking approximately 16 months to complete. There is no final degree project or thesis required.
The required 45 credit hours of coursework include:
Find out more about the:
You can also contact our Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.
To create the ideal blend of academic and professional expertise, the Executive MPA program is taught by:
Evans School faculty members and experienced practitioners who teach Executive MPA courses include:
Find out more about our admissions process and tuition and expenses by contacting our Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.
Approximately 40 applicants are selected each year for our Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) program.
Selection is based on your:
Our application process for the Executive MPA program is the same as our other degree programs, except for the Graduation Record Exam (GRE) requirement.
If you are applying the Executive MPA program, the GRE is not required.
For more information or to learn how to apply for the program, contact our Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.
Tuition and expenses for our Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the Evans School vary from year to year. The figures below are only an estimate.
Tuition – $36,585 or $813 per credit (same for in-state and out-of-state / includes lodging and some meals for the one-week residential foundation seminar)
Textbooks – approximately $500 (cost subject to change depending on courses)
Student fees – $965 (charged on a per-credit, per quarter basis)
Total – $38,050 (estimated cost for entire program)
Find out more about our admissions process by contacting our Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.
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Find out more about our Executive MPA degree requirements and admissions process by contacting the Evans School Executive MPA office at execmpa@u.washington.edu or 206.616.0778.