Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Public Leadership, Management, and Decision-Making in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
47,754
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Evans School's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognized among the nation's top programs, develops critical competencies for careers in government and nonprofit organizations. Through a balanced curriculum covering policy analysis, strategic planning, management, and organizational functions, students gain the expertise, technical abilities, and political insight necessary for impactful public service leadership. Our distinguished faculty's interdisciplinary methods yield significant influence across diverse policy areas. Graduates emerge ready to design and execute policies that create meaningful change locally, nationally, and globally.
The concentration in Public Leadership, Management, and Decision-Making cultivates students' ability to navigate complex environments, demonstrate proactive leadership, and make principled decisions that drive transformation amid diverse stakeholders and sectors. This methodology empowers professionals to lead effectively regardless of their organizational role. The interdisciplinary curriculum integrates all Evans School disciplines, training students in essential areas from personal leadership development to stakeholder collaboration, partnership building, and organizational performance measurement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Resume
Relevant academic, professional, volunteer, and/or military experience
Academic and/or professional honors, prizes, or scholarships
Leadership positions
Societies and clubs to which you belong
Statement of purpose, describing in 750 words or fewer:
Yourself and your experience in the context of your decision to pursue the MPA degree and a public service career
Your expectations of the program in furthering your career objectives
Your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, community and/or volunteer work, and any other factors relevant to your interest in public policy
Unofficial transcripts from each college or university you have attended (this does not include coursework taken during study abroad). Official transcripts should not be sent unless/until you accept an offer of admission.
One to three letters of recommendation, to be submitted electronically by your recommenders through the online application system.
TOEFL - 80 IELTS: 6.5
Relevant academic, professional, volunteer, and/or military experience
Academic and/or professional honors, prizes, or scholarships
Leadership positions
Societies and clubs to which you belong
Statement of purpose, describing in 750 words or fewer:
Yourself and your experience in the context of your decision to pursue the MPA degree and a public service career
Your expectations of the program in furthering your career objectives
Your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, community and/or volunteer work, and any other factors relevant to your interest in public policy
Unofficial transcripts from each college or university you have attended (this does not include coursework taken during study abroad). Official transcripts should not be sent unless/until you accept an offer of admission.
One to three letters of recommendation, to be submitted electronically by your recommenders through the online application system.
TOEFL - 80 IELTS: 6.5
Tuition
USD
47,754