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.

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The 2025  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.

#36 of 268 Best Public Affairs Programs – Top 15% Nationwide

2024 Specialty Rankings

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

PPMA Capstone Projects

Jun 16 2025

Leading Race-Conscious School Improvement (LRCSI) Workshop

Monday 16th, 12:00 am–Wednesday 18th, 12:00 am
In person at UIC
Jun 19 2025

UIC Celebrates Juneteenth. Offices Closed, No Classes

Thursday, 12:00 am–11:59 pm
Jul 4 2025

Celebration of the July 4th Holiday. Offices Closed. No Classes.

Friday, 12:00 am–11:59 pm
Sep 10 2025

CUPPA Welcome Party '25

Wednesday, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Harrison Field (Next to bridge over I-290)
Apr 22 2026

The UIC 2026 Urban Forum - Save the Date!

Wednesday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm
Illinois Room, Student Center East