MPA Public Administration at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Do your skills match your career goals? In the Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) at Stuart School of Business, you can develop powerful skills and expertise in administration, policy analysis and implementation, public finance, and analytics that put you on the path to impactful management and leadership roles in government, nonprofit organizations, and consulting.

Faculty: Stuart School of Business | Department: Business | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: PA 502—Organizational Behavior; PA 532—Public Financial Optimization and Management; PA 541—Performance Measurement in Nonprofit and Public Management.

Career pathways

Careers for Master of Public Administration graduates range across government, nonprofits, and consulting, as well as with companies that interact with public entities. Here are a few of the many job opportunities you might consider: Government agency administrators; Public policy directors; Social and community service managers; Compliance and regulatory affairs managers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed Online Application Official transcript submission with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale No GMAT or GRE scores required A one-page statement of purpose, with goals and objectives English proficiency exam, if required Have Questions? Connect with Us For any questions about Stuart School of Business degree programs or the application and enrollment process, contact Graduate Admissions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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