Public Administration

The MPA at the UAS is tailored for busy public and non-profit managers who seek to enhance their credentials and broaden their horizons. The UAS MPA program comes to you where you live and work in and is delivered through synchronous and asynchronous classes. In the MPA program, you have the opportunity to access a quality master’s program learning from home, engage with a community of public administrators through a stable and supportive e-Learning environment, and build relationships with peers and faculty lasting far beyond the semester and graduation. Having an MPA opens doors for career advancement possibilities.

The University of Alaska Southeast is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The UAS MPA program is an Institutional Member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Institutional Membership provides access to their resources, the ability to seek their guidance and to align evaluation of the MPA program with national standards. Due to the size of the MPA program, we are ineligible for national accreditation with NASPAA.

The MPA student handbook describes our program, admission procedure, degree requirements, and student resources. The handbook provides valuable information to start, plan, and complete the MPA degree.

“As a career environmental professional in state government, it is challenging to find MPA programs that fit a busy working lifestyle. This program allowed me to focus on relevant management and policy issues while engaging with a diverse group of fellow students. I gained new perspectives, tools, and concepts to use in my daily work and share with my colleagues.”

Alice Edwards, Deputy Commissioner, Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Completion of the MPA program provides individuals with the skills necessary for entrance or advancement in professional positions in the public and non-profit sector. Employment opportunities can include areas such as:

• state & local government
• non-profit organizations
• tribal government
• military
• economic development
• public education
• Department of Transportation
• juvenile justice
• health & human services
• law enforcement
• fish & game
• environmental protection agency

Fees

Tuition fees are set by the University of Alaska Southeast.

Course costs in Canadian dollars average CAN$1850 to $2500 per course. 

For a schedule of tuition and fees, please refer to the University of Alaska Southeast Academic Catalog for the current academic year and reference the Fees & Expenses section.

Click here to view the MPA Graduate Handbook.

Student financial awards

Education is an investment in your future, your family and your community. Yukon University is pleased to support that investment by offering some of the most competitive tuition rates in the country, as well as several student financial awards to help offset your educational and living costs.

Financial assistance

There are government programs, scholarships, bursaries, awards and First Nation funding available to financially support you throughout your academic career.

See money matters for more information, or talk to our financial advising staff in the Student Services Centre. Email or call 867 456 8574 to make an appointment.