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Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy - MPA Program
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Preparing Leaders in the Public, Private & Nonprofit Sectors
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Cornell University is designed to build the skills and knowledge required for your career in the field of public administration.
About the MPA Degree ProgramThe MPA is a two-year graduate program offered through the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. We prepare individuals for management and leadership careers in public service. Our MPA offers a solid foundation of core coursework in management, economics and finance, and quantitative analysis.
As a student, you will receive a rich combination of coursework and practical experience, with hands-on opportunities offered both inside and outside of the classroom. MPA graduates go on to work for a wide range of governmental, nonprofit and private organizations, where they serve as managers, executives, and policy analysts, among other things.
Build Your Public Engagement PortfolioThe MPA degree program places a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Real-world consulting opportunities, internships, off-campus study, and Capstone experiences help you develop the skill set you need to be successful in your future careers, and provide relevant material for inclusion in résumés and job interviews.
You have seven broad concentration options from which to choose at the Cornell Brooks School:- Data Science
- Economic Policy
- Environmental and Sustainability Policy
- International Policy and Management
- Public and Nonprofit Management
- Science and Technology Policy
- Social Policy: Health, Education, and Inequality
We are looking for exceptional students who have the analytical, leadership and communication skills required to take on some of the most complex policy challenges facing our world today. Learn more!
Preparing Leaders in the Public, Private & Nonprofit Sectors
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Cornell University is designed to build the skills and knowledge required for your career in the field of public administration.
About the MPA Degree ProgramThe MPA is a two-year graduate program offered through the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. We prepare individuals for management and leadership careers in public service. Our MPA offers a solid foundation of core coursework in management, economics and finance, and quantitative analysis.
As a student, you will receive a rich combination of coursework and practical experience, with hands-on opportunities offered both inside and outside of the classroom. MPA graduates go on to work for a wide range of governmental, nonprofit and private organizations, where they serve as managers, executives, and policy analysts, among other things.
Build Your Public Engagement…Location & Contact
- 6072552655
- mpa@cornell.edu
- Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
