• The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Georgia is designed to develop professionals who can use their educational experiences to work productively at all levels of public sector management, as well as in research endeavors.
  • U.S. News and World Report Rankings
    • #6 public affairs graduate program in the nation
    • #2 in the public management and leadership specialization
    • #3 in the public finance and budgeting specialization
  • SPIA offers MPA courses on our Gwinnett Campus for Atlanta Professionals
  • The program is open to students without previous public service experience as well as students employed in the public sector who are seeking to advance their careers.
  • Deadlines to apply:
    • Fall semester: July 1
    • Summer semester: May 1
    • Spring semester: November 15

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