Our Mission: The Master of Public
Administration Program at the School of Public Affairs advances public service
in Colorado and beyond through quality education, collaborative research, and
strong relationships with the professional community. To advance our ‘Lead,
Solve, Change’ philosophy, we:
- Provide students with knowledge,
skills, experiences, and ethical standards to be innovative leaders in public
and nonprofit organizations;
- Support faculty and students in
conducting rigorous empirical research and disseminating findings to advance
the study and practice of public and nonprofit management and policy; and
- Work with
practitioners to enhance the public sector’s ability to make evidence-based
management decisions and policy improvements.
Competencies: MPA
graduates will be able to:
- Lead and manage in public governance;
- Participate in the policy process;
- Analyze, synthesize, think critically, and make
decisions;
- Articulate and apply a public service
perspective; and
- Communicate and interact productively with a
diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
About the MPA: The MPA is
accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs. The School of Public Affairs offers a MPA degree program to
suit your life and learning style, from traditional classroom study to online
courses. In all of our MPA options, you will find classes that link academic
theory and hands-on experience. Please view the links
below for more information about what program might be right for you. Feel free
to contact us at any time.
MPA Options
MPA Concentrations (Denver campus)
Dual Degree Programs
MPA Graduate Certificates
Leadership Programs
MPA Forms
MPA Policies
SPA Resources
MPA Course Information