All Public Sector Degree Programs & Certifications
Governing U is an index of public sector management and policy degrees from universities across the country. It provides a single source for browsing offerings from Master of Public Administration (MPA) , the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and the Executive MPA and certificate and other professional programs designed specifically for the education needs of working professionals in public service. Each entry includes a description of program offerings in the schools' own words. Governing U’s unique map interface also allows you to see the national landscape for public service grad programs and select schools for a closer look by geography
GOVERNING U helps you help map your way to an advanced professional degree focused on public service. The index provides a guide to schools and programs across the country that offer degrees and certificates for those already active in or pursuing public sector careers. The three most common degree types are the Master of Public Administration (MPA) , the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and the Executive MPA , which is designed to recognize the experience of mid career professionals and is scheduled around their work schedules. Many schools also offer certificate and other professional programs designed specifically for the education needs of the working professionals in the arena.
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- Columbia University
- For more than 60 years, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs has been educating professionals who work in public, private and nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the world. Through rigorous social science research and hands-on practice, SIPA’s graduates and faculty strive to improve social services, advocate for human rights, strengthen markets, protect the environment, and secure peace, in their home communities and around the world.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Drake University Quad Cities
- To successfully lead a public or nonprofit organization in today's environment, administrators must develop superior executive, public policy, and resource management expertise. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program strives to meet these challenges.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Drexel University
- The Center for Public Policy (CCP) at Drexel University supports interdisciplinary policy-oriented scholarship among Drexel faculty and other external affiliates, and engages students in this research through its innovative Master of Science in Public Policy (MSPP) degree program. The MSPP degree is a general professional master’s degree designed to prepare students for careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Through a flexible course schedule that includes evening classes and independent case study research, students have the option of completing the program at a pace that suits them. On average, students complete the program in as little as 15 months to two years. The CPP has research and educational strengths in environmental policy, education policy, local economic development, urban systems management, and information policy.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Duke University
- The Sanford School of Public Policy sprang from the vision and leadership of its founder, Terry Sanford. As President of Duke University, Sanford believed a powerful measure of any great university is its capacity to make its research relevant to real-world problems.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Fels Institute of Government
- At Penn's Fels Institute of Government, we've been educating students committed to making a difference in the world for 75 years. Our approach is distinctive--our small size and unique setting make the Fels program incredibly personal, and our practice-based curriculum, taught by practitioners and some of Penn's most distinguished faculty, keeps us closely focused on the tough but critical questions of how to get things done, how to achieve real world results, in challenging political environments.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Florida State University-Tallahassee
- We have an exciting variety of specializations, a talented and nationally-known faculty, and a tremendous group of students that you will join for your studies. The Askew School grants one of the oldest master’s degrees in the country dating back to 1947.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- George Mason University
- George Mason University has earned a reputation as the only school where students can learn from the brightest minds in policy and public administration while working in one of the world's major centers for policy making. The School of Public Policy offers a Masters of Public Policy and the Department of Public and International Affairs offers a Masters in Public Administration. Students can choose the program that best suits their career goals while having access to the center of government.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- George Washington University
- We offer graduate programs that prepare students for careers in public service as analysts, leaders, managers, and researchers. Our programs consistently rank among the nation's top programs in public policy, public administration, and public affairs. The world of public service increasingly involves partnerships between government, the nonprofit sector, and private business, creating a demand for professionals who can bring multiple skills and perspectives to bear to advance the public interest.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Georgetown University
- The Georgetown Public Policy Institute is committed to making the world a better place through research and practice. Our faculty are doing cutting-edge research to identify pressing problems and recommend effective solutions. Our students are trained and prepared to put policy into practice -- in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and at home and around the world.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Georgia State University
- The Andrew Young School mission is to create and disseminate knowledge and analytical methods that are highly valued by policy makers and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and business worlds; and to educate students who are highly qualified and sought after as policy analysts, program evaluators, and designers of administrative systems.
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