Master of Public Administration: Become an effective leader and problem solver in your community

Fully online | NASPAA-accredited | Asynchronous format

 

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) prepares students for public service careers in government at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as for careers in nonprofit organizations, research and policy institutes, and other agencies devoted to meaningful societal change.

  • UIC campus

    Explore the Online MPA

    The UIC MPA program was founded in 1975 and has prepared thousands of alumni for rewarding public service careers in a diverse set of contexts. Employment demand for professionals with leadership, financial management, policy analysis, and other skills imparted by this degree remains strong.
    Next Program Previous Program

Read the latest MPA Stories

Public vs. Private Sector Careers: What's the Difference?
Explore the key differences between public and private sector careers, including salary, workplace culture, and career growth, so you can choose the path that best aligns with your goals.
UIC’s Online MPA Concentrations Explained: Which Should You Choose?
Learn the differences between Public Management, Nonprofit Management, and Financial Management, and how to determine which path best aligns with your career goals.
How UIC’s Online MPA Program Prepared Erik Hatch for Leadership in State Government
After spending more than a decade in the private sector, Erik Hatch wanted to build a meaningful career in public service. Read how UIC’s Online MPA program helped prepare him for leadership in state government while balancing work and family life.
Read Our Stories

Meet the Expert Faculty Behind UIC’s MPA

Our MPA students learn critical thinking skills, communication skills, and an understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Dr. Allyson Holbrook  |  MPA Professor and Program Director

Strategic and creative leaders are more important now than ever in public agencies. Our MPA program will prepare you for a career in 21st century public service locally and globally. Our courses are designed to build your problem-solving skills and expand your technical skills, all while engaging with current events and the relevant challenges of public management in government and nonprofits.

Dr. Kate Albrecht  |  Assistant Professor

In UIC’s online MPA program, you will be exposed to experts and researchers in the field. Our faculty is made up of working practitioners, which I think is very important.

Jeffrey Gawel  |  Adjunct Lecturer

Loading...