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    Public Administration, MPA

    Program Description

    The master of public administration (MPA) program prepares students to become evidence-based policymakers, analysts, and managers. Evidence-based policy making is a concept that has been gaining widespread acceptance in the policy community, both in the U.S. and internationally.

    Evidence-based decision making requires a closer connection between research and practice.

    On the one hand, it requires that researchers ask policy-relevant questions and conduct meaningful and timely analyses that can support the policy process.

    On the other hand, it requires that policymakers, managers, and leaders think critically about research and integrate appropriate evidence in the implementation and formulation of policy and administrative practice.

    The MPA curriculum has been developed to train students in applied research and provide opportunities for real-world applications.

    The faculty strives to support evidence-based decision making through our research and community outreach activities, as well as our teaching.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    Letters of Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose

    Optional:
    GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)

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    College of Design
    Campus: Eugene
    Winter 2024
    Final Deadline - December 01, 2023 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.
    Fall 2024
    Priority Deadline -  February 01, 2024
    Final Deadline - August 15, 2024 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.
    Spring 2024
    Final Deadline - March 01, 2024 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.

    This program may accept applications after the posted deadline on a space-available basis. Refer to the program’s website for more details.