Master of Public Administration is 2-year course-based program. All students entering the MPA Program complete a program of 36 credits. Students will complete 8 core courses (24 credits, all 3 credits) and 12 credits as options for a total of 36 credits.

The MPA is a course-based program so there is no thesis option or comprehensive examination. Students have to complete a major paper as part of the Capstone Seminar.