Public Administration information
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed to provide graduate education for those already in or seeking entry to the public or nonprofit sectors. This interdisciplinary program addresses the needs of those with specialized, technical, or liberal arts degrees, and those seeking to expand or update their administrative education. The program draws upon faculty and courses in economics, health care, political science, criminal justice and sociology. Upon graduation, students are awarded a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Michigan’s nationally recognized Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies.
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is available with a variety of concentrations as listed below. The curriculum is designed around a basic core of courses in administration, which should be taken early in the student’s program. The core is supplemented by additional courses in various areas of administration or with one of five concentrations. As part of the degree program, students can engage in applied research, internships, and other applied activities. The program is designed for the part-time student, with courses offered primarily after 5:30 pm, Monday-Thursday, though some students opt to attend full-time. Students may opt to complete the program in-person or online, through a hyperflex format in which classes meet simultaneously in person and virtually.
Admission Information
The Graduate Programs Office serves as the primary source of information for all prospective graduate students, providing detailed guidance and resources to facilitate the application process. Up-to-date and comprehensive details regarding admissions procedures, requirements and deadlines can be found on the program page on the Graduate Programs website.
Transfer of Credit
Up to six (6) credit hours of graduate credit completed at an accredited institution may be accepted for transfer. Transfers of credit are subject to the approval of the program director. Transfers are made in accordance with the policies of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Information on requesting transfer of credit is available at https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/requesting-transfer-credit.
Time Limit for Degree Completion
Students are expected to complete all work within five years from the date of first enrollment in the program. Students exceeding this time limit must file a petition. See the Rackham School of Graduate Studies for further information.
Academic Rules and Regulations
See the Rackham School of Graduate Studies Programs and Graduate Study sections for rules and regulations pertaining to all Rackham School graduate programs.
