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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

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is offered at public policy schools in most parts the country. The MPA is the dominant professional, terminal degree to prepare students for careers in public service, including mid career professionals seeking advancement in governmental agencies, other public entities, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and not-for-profit charities. Built around a core curriculum of public finance, public management, public workforce, public policy and planning, research and analysis, economics and managerial accounting, performance management and measurement, and leadership and ethics, the MPA lends itself to interdisciplinary investigation and expertise in the full range of public service — including but not limited to social work, public safety and criminal justice, public health and human services, education, regional planning and community development, budget forecasting and auditing, and policy development and law.

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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • Golden Gate University
  • The executive master of public administration (EMPA) is offered to students interested in a thorough understanding of the processes and practices associated with the management of public sector organizations at the federal, state and urban levels of government. It will introduce you to the relevant set of knowledge and skills required to function effectively in a managerial or executive role within such organizations.
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  • Harvard University
  • The Kennedy School is committed to both thought and action. Our renowned faculty and pioneering research centers deliver bold new ideas. Our students are prepared and trained to lead, no matter whether in the private, public or non-profit sector. We not only convene the best and brightest international leaders in engaging today’s top issues, we are international ourselves.
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  • Indiana University-Bloomington
  • At SPEA, we address the issues of the day with both outstanding research and practical applications in a way that prepares you for the world of tomorrow. And we do what we do very well—we consistently rank in the top tier of schools of public affairs in the national rankings.
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  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
  • Indiana University founded the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) nearly 40 years ago to prepare students to address the issues of modern society in ways that more traditional schools overlooked. At SPEA, people learn how to work in government, nonprofit and business roles to make positive changes in their communities, their states, their countries and the world.
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  • Jackson State University
  • The Department of Public Policy and Administration seeks to prepare students for significant professional and managerial positions. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills of contemporary manage¬ment, provide a broad understanding of the role of administration in decision-making process, and provide a sound foundation in ethics. Additionally, an important component of our mission is to serve as a resource to the greater community. Concomitantly, it is the goal of the department to produce high-quality research and provide technical assistance which furthers progressive agendas.
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  • Louisiana State University
  • The Public Administration Institute (PAI) at the E. J. Ourso College of Business offers the Master of Public Administration (MPA), a 42-hour degree program which emphasizes management and financial skills for those leading public agencies, nonprofit and healthcare organizations, and for-profit organizations that interact with governmental agencies. The LSU MPA program is fully accreditedby the National Association of Public Affairs and Administration. The PAI provides outstanding educational opportunities for those already in the workforce who wish to advance their careers, as well as those who seek an MPA immediately after earning their undergraduate degree. The PAI faculty members are highly energetic, student-oriented, and nationally-recognized for expertise in their fields.


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