Welcome to the Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics

Our world is increasingly urban and our leaders must understand the complex problems and governance challenges of urban regions. UIC’s Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics provides an opportunity for students to study public administration, public policy, and urban leadership in the vibrant urban laboratory provided by the metropolitan Chicago region.

Our degree programs in Chicago provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively confront the problems that challenge the civic, fiscal, and economic sustainability of our neighborhoods, cities, and regions and to lead the organizations and policy networks critical to the quality of life in our urban communities.

 

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UIC’s MPA Program is accredited by the Network of Schools in Public Policy, Affairs and Administration. To achieve this status, the MPA Program must meet certain curricular and operational standards that demonstrate the quality of the curriculum, faculty and student support services.

 

The 2024  U.S. News and World Report Public Affairs rankings recognize UIC as a top public administration graduate program in Illinois, with several top 25 specializations.

#34 of 271 Best Public Affairs Programs

2024 Specialty Rankings

  • Urban Policy #6
  • Public Finance and Budgeting #8
  • Local Government Management #13
  • Public Management and Leadership #33
Apr 14 2025

Prospective Undergraduate Info Session

Monday, 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Apr 16 2025

PB Chicago Lessons Learned about Civic Infrastructure and Building Trust in Government

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Daley Library, Room 1-470
Apr 17 2025

Maps for Climate: Virtual map workshop with Rebuild by Design

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Apr 21 2025

Pi Alpha Alpha Induction Ceremony

Monday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
PPMA Conference Room, AEH Suite 2100
Apr 22 2025

Veteran Transfer Student Info Session

Tuesday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Online
Apr 23 2025

End of Semester Check-in: IPCE's Space to Engage

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
6th Floor, CUPPAH
Apr 25 2025

One Hundred Years of Route 66

Friday, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Great Cities Institute, 4th Fl, CUPPAH
Apr 25 2025

Analyzing Policies & Building Research Knowledge

Friday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Student Services Building Rooms ABC
Apr 28 2025

Masters Info Session for Public Policy, Public Admin, Data Analytics

Monday, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Virtual
Apr 29 2025

Veteran Transfer Student Info Session

Tuesday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
UIC Visitors Center