Master of Public Administration

Developing leaders in the management of public & nonprofit organizations

UC Irvine's Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a two-year, online professional program oriented around Collaborative Leadership for Sustainable Communities. The program equips administrators with the knowledge and skills to lead strategically, ethically, and resiliently in an era of rapid social and environmental change.

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Now accepting applications for Fall 2026

Priority deadline: May 15, 2026. Final deadline: June 30, 2026.
Classes begin September 8, 2026 with a one-week in-residence orientation on the UCI campus (September 8 to 12). Applications for Fall 2027 will open October 1, 2026.