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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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  • New York University
  • Students arrive at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with the desire to serve the public. They leave with the skills and experience to bring about change. Combining coursework in management, finance and policy with cutting-edge research and work experience in urban communities, the NYU Wagner education will enable you to transform your personal commitment into public leadership.
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  • Northern Illinois University
  • The Division of Public Administration at Northern Illinois University was founded with the mission to advance excellence in public service management and our degree programs have a dramatic effect on the lives of our graduates. The MPA will serve you as a practical management guide as well as a passport to a better career.
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  • Northwestern University
  • The MPPA program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in government and nonprofit organizations, and allows students to develop expertise in policy development, analysis, and implementation. Areas of specialization include health services policy, public policy, public safety and security, and urban policy and administration. Earn your Northwestern University master’s degree by attending evening courses in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois – or study completely online.
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  • Norwich University
  • The Master of Public Administration program is a top-rated online Master's level public administration program noted for its rigor, quality of instruction, and student support. Designed to provide a comprehensive and relevant multi-disciplinary curriculum, the Master of Public Administration program is designed for students who would like to improve their skills to manage and lead non-profits, NGOs, and government organizations at the federal, state and local levels. Norwich University's Master of Public Administration offers students experienced instructors with extensive managerial experience and a staff committed to their educational success. Our mission is to prepare tomorrow's leaders for the demanding and complex field of public administration.
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  • Ohio State University-Columbus
  • The John Glenn School of Public Affairs was founded on the principle that an informed and involved citizenry is essential for democracy to thrive. The Glenn School’s programs equip students with the skills to become tomorrow’s citizen-leaders or public service professionals. The skills taught at the Glenn School give students the knowledge for civic engagement and the ability to make a lasting change in their communities and the nation.
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  • Ohio University
  • The Voinovich School at Ohio University has an innovative, transformative program of job creation, real-world education of Ohio’s next generation of entrepreneurs, development of solutions for energy and environmental issues, training of state government and nonprofit agency leaders in strategic value creation and performance measurement, and expert analysis of the state’s K-12 system. The School, along with the University, has become a leader in public/private partnerships, and is poised to help Ohio become a business-friendly state.
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  • Old Dominion University
  • The Department of Urban Studies and Public Administration (USPA) at Old Dominion University offers an undergraduate minor in Public Service, a Master of Public Administration, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Urban Policy. The MPA program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the national certifying organization for public administration programs.
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  • Princeton University
  • The Woodrow Wilson School is a major center of education and scholarship in public and international affairs. We prepare our students for careers in public service, particularly government service. The School’s distinctive educational approach emphasizes the marriage of well-honed analytic skills with deep substantive knowledge of the world’s most important policy issues.
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  • Rutgers
  • The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers-Newark educates and motivates students to choose careers in public service and administration through its innovative and comprehensive undergraduate, Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive MPA, PhD, and professional and graduate certificate programs. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy serves as one of the nation's key centers for the theory and practice of planning and public policy scholarship and analysis. As part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the school capitalizes on the strength and resources of this major research university. The Bloustein School reaches to the larger world beyond the realm of academia to contribute to the regional, national, and international communities. New Brunswick , New Jersey is one of the state's most significant areas for education and health care.
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  • San Francisco University
  • The Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the MPA with an emphasis in Health Services Administration (MPA/HSA) programs provide mid-career and aspiring professionals with an opportunity to obtain advanced managerial education applicable to a broad range of public sector, nonprofit, and health care organizations. The programs cover all the significant content areas identified by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) in its Standards for Professional Master's Degree Programs in Public Affairs/Policy. The program is designed to be completed in 2 years.


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