Master of Public Administration
UC Irvine's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program develops leaders in the management of public and nonprofit organizations. The MPA program is oriented around Collaborative Leadership for Sustainable Communities, equipping administrators with the skills, knowledge, and connections to lead organizations in an era of social and environmental change:
Collaborative leadership emphasizing leading through partnerships across organizational boundaries
Sustainability, resilience, and adaptability integrated throughout the curriculum
Community-centered training emphasizing context-specific, place-based, and community-engaged approaches
The program prepares professionals to work effectively in diverse communities addressing urban and environmental challenges through collaborative approaches. MPA graduates are well-equipped to enjoy a wide range of career opportunities in local, state, and federal governments, nonprofit organizations, academic settings, and a variety of public and private sector organizations and agencies.
Learn more about the program by exploring the MPA curriculum.