School of Urban and Public Affairs
Master of Public Administration
Program Director: Dr. Alejandro Rodriguez
Public Administration is concerned with the formulation, analysis and implementation of public policy in urban institutions. With an interdisciplinary focus, this program gives special emphasis to the urban community and the special challenges of public managers who serve in urban areas.
The curriculum is designed to develop leadership capacity, understanding of the political, social, and economic characteristics of today's urban environment and the ability to apply current theories of management and analysis to difficult management issues.
The program is meant as preparation for those entering management careers in government for the first time or as career development for those already employed who are seeking upward mobility in public management.
Traditional MPA: Courses taught at the UT Arlington main campus.
Cohort MPA: Students progress together, from start to finish, as a distinct group, following an accelerated schedule, which enables them to complete one course every five weeks at the Fort Worth Center.
Online MPA: Offered predominantly using the Internet, but may include supplemental materials such as video/audio tapes and CD-ROM. Students will not be required to attend the campus at any time.
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