Urban Planning, MUP & Public Administration, MPA MUP+MPA
Tackle urban challenges with the tools to both plan and lead. With our coordinated program, you can earn two master’s degrees — Master of Urban Planning and Master of Public Administration — concurrently, giving you the dual perspective to guide policy, manage public systems and engage communities with vision and purpose.
By pairing professional training in urban planning with applied administrative and managerial skills, students graduating from the MUP/MPA program will be able to lead cross-sector teams and communicate effectively with all types of constituents, conduct quantitative analysis to ensure informed decision-making, manage budgets and leverage financial resources to achieve specific objectives, and navigate complex situations and develop long-term plans to address the needs of your community.
Program Type
Master’s
Program Format
On Campus
Here’s what you can expect
Through a coordinated curriculum and hands-on experience, you’ll explore the relationship between public administration and broader urban contexts. Learn from experts in both disciplines and engage in fieldwork and applied research that aligns with your chosen concentration within public administration. You’ll meet guest speakers and professionals, including many alumni, who can help you build valuable connections. And you’ll do it all with access to resources to support your growth.
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Urban Planning, MUP and Public Administration, MPA Program Details
The MUP + MPA coordinated degree is an opportunity for students to simultaneously earn two degrees: Master of Urban Planning (MUP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA).
Planners should understand how public agencies and other organizations are managed, including budgeting, departmental coordination and processes for interacting with elected officials. Public administrators should understand how planners engage with community members, develop plans and communicate long-term goals for housing, economic development, transportation, sustainability and other dimensions of community life. Students trained in both fields have a competitive edge in the job market.
The coordinated degree requires courses in both Urban Planning and Public Administration, plus completion of a concentration within Public Administration. The total credit requirement will depend on your choice of concentration.
Review the Urban Planning, MUP & Public Administration, MPA requirements.
How to Apply
Applying to a program offered by UWM’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning is simple with our detailed application instructions. Learn what materials to prepare and confidently take next steps with important dates in mind.
Graduate Assistantships + Scholarships & Aid
Graduate students may be eligible to receive funding support through teaching, research and project assistantships. Graduate assistantships typically include full tuition remission, annual stipend and affordable state health coverage through the university.
UW-Milwaukee offers a variety of cost-saving opportunities, including scholarships, grants, fellowships and residency-based tuition rates. Plus, we offer several scholarships available exclusively to School of Architecture & Urban Planning students.