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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Applications for Fall 2027 open October 1, 2026

Priority deadline: March 15, 2027. Final deadline: June 30, 2027.