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MASTER OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS (MPA)

The Master of Public Affairs degree is designed for mid-career professionals who want to advance their skills in public and nonprofit leadership, management, and policy analysis. MPA students acquire the conceptual knowledge and technical tools needed to develop and implement effective ideas for solving public problems.

 

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Photo of Beth EdgarBeth Edgar
Mid-career Master of Public Affairs alumna

"I want to channel the skills I learned in business to tackle the systemic issues related to poverty. The MPA offers me new content, new theories, and wonderful exposure to the community through the other students."