Other students should apply at least 3 months in advance of the semester they wish to enroll. The UTEP MPA will provide you with the knowledge, and values essential to fostering successful and innovative public service. Classes are designed to give each student the practical skills necessary to function effectively as managers today and in the decades ahead. The UTEP MPA program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration for a professional Master's degree. The program offers individualized program planning and monitoring.
Students entering the program begin initial core course work to obtain basic administrative skills.
Electives are chosen based upon each student's past experience, training, and future career goals. The total MPA program consists of 42 graduate hours. Up to six hours of graduate credit may be transferred for course work taken at another university. All of our courses are offered in the evening to allow both part and full time students to complete coursework while already employed. Job Placement and Internship Opportunities Employment opportunities are particularly attractive in the fields of financial management, policy analysis, policy design and evaluation, and public-private sector relations.