CU Denver School of Public Affairs Partnership

MSU Denver has partnered with the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs (SPA) to give eligible Political Science students and recent graduates a fast track into the Accelerated Master of Public Administration (MPA). The Accelerated MPA is a 12-month, cohort-based graduate program for students ready to make graduate education their primary focus, combining in-person and remote synchronous coursework with direct access to SPA faculty. Partnership benefits include a 10% tuition discount, a waived application fee, no GRE requirement, priority applicant support, and a streamlined admissions process.

• Program Length: 12 months (Fall through Summer)
• Start Term: Fall only
• Format: In-person, intensive, cohort-based, with weekly daytime classes
• Tuition Discount: 10% off the Accelerated MPA for eligible MSU Denver students and recent graduates
• Streamlined Admissions: No application fee, no GRE required, priority applicant support

Ideal for students who want a structured, full-time graduate experience and are ready to fast-track into a public service career alongside a tight-knit cohort of peers.

The Accelerated MPA is fall start only, due to its one-year, prescheduled format. Applications open a year in advance. Domestic applicants must apply by July 1; international applicants by May 15.

1. Review the full partnership flyer for eligibility details.
2. Visit the CU Denver School of Public Affairs MSU Denver partnership page.
3. Complete SPA’s graduate admissions process and indicate your participation in the MSU Denver partnership.
4. Contact SPA Admissions at [email protected] with questions.