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Our Master of Public Administration (MPA) is available through evening courses at both the Athens campus and at the UGA Gwinnett Campus in Lawrenceville.  The UGA MPA program has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence.  In fact, the most recent survey from U.S. News & World Reports ranks our MPA among the top ten highest nationally among over 250 programs.  We are now seeking outstanding students who wish to advance their careers in public service by earning your MPA.

Top‑Tier MPA Education

You’ll find MPA courses with the same faculty and resources as those at our home campus in Athens, but delivered at our convenient Gwinnett campus just off I-85, only 15 minutes from both downtown Duluth and Lawrenceville. Parking is on location and free. Most classes are small (about 15-20 students) and allow students to pursue an advanced degree while continuing to work full time. Two evening classes per semester (including summer) are offered at our Gwinnett campus. All MPA students may register for classes at either the Athens or Gwinnett campus to complete the program. Part-time students typically earn their MPA in 2.5 to 3 years.

Download the Gwinnett Campus Brochure

Top‑Tier MPA Education

You’ll find MPA courses with the same faculty and resources as those at our home campus in Athens, but delivered at our convenient Gwinnett campus just off I-85, only 15 minutes from both downtown Duluth and Lawrenceville. Parking is on location and free. Most classes are small (about 15-20 students) and allow students to pursue an advanced degree while continuing to work full time. Two evening classes per semester (including summer) are offered at our Gwinnett campus. All MPA students may register for classes at either the Athens or Gwinnett campus to complete the program. Part-time students typically earn their MPA in 2.5 to 3 years.

Download the Gwinnett Campus Brochure

The °®Å¾Íø Gwinnett Campus includes 60,000 square feet of instructional and support space in a secure environment, including:
  • 21 state-of-the-art classrooms
  • Student Affairs
  • Computer labs
  • IT support
  • Library
  • UGA Bookstore
The °®Å¾Íø Gwinnett Campus includes 60,000 square feet of instructional and support space in a secure environment, including:
  • 21 state-of-the-art classrooms
  • Student Affairs
  • Computer labs
  • IT support
  • Library
  • UGA Bookstore
Fast facts about the Gwinnett Campus:
  • 21 state of the art classrooms
  • Approximate class size: 15 students
  • Age range: 22-62
  • Average age: 35
  • 61% of Gwinnett students are age 30 or older

More information about our MPA program at Gwinnett can be found here:

For Gwinnett Student Resources, click .
Ready to apply to the MPA program? Start .

Fast facts about the Gwinnett Campus:
  • 21 state of the art classrooms
  • Approximate class size: 15 students
  • Age range: 22-62
  • Average age: 35
  • 61% of Gwinnett students are age 30 or older

More information about our MPA program at Gwinnett can be found here:

For Gwinnett Student Resources, click .
Ready to apply to the MPA program? Start .

Department Contact

Aaron Redman
Aaron Redman

Department of Public Administration & Policy
MPA Associate Director

204D Baldwin

Office: 706-713-2055

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