MPA Public Administration at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The MPA is a professional degree preparing graduates to manage organizational resources and solve problems in public service. It is offered on the Knoxville campus and as a cohort-based online distance programme for working professionals, with no thesis.

Faculty: Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs | Duration: 36 graduate credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Seven core courses (21 hours) include Perspectives on the Policy Process, Public Administration, Working with Data, Public Management, Public Financial Administration, HR Management in Public Organizations and Ethical Leadership in Public Affairs, plus a 9-hour concentration in Economic and Community Development, Emergency Management, Non-Profit Management or Policy Analytics. Campus students complete a capstone with a recommended internship; distance students complete an executive practicum.

Career pathways

Responsible positions in public service.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is desirable. Personal statement and a resume or CV. Distance education applicants need at least two years of professional experience. Applicants without a degree from an accredited US institution must supply a GRE score; a composite of 302 is desired but not required. Submit the online application to the Office of 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, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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