MPA Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy at New York University

Programme overview

The MPA in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy is an interdisciplinary degree combining finance, policy and management, with a capstone project and a Professional Experience Requirement. Students choose one of six specializations.

Faculty: Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service | Duration: 45 credits; two years full-time (Fall start), three to four years part-time | Intake: Fall and Spring | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Core courses cover statistical methods, microeconomics, management and leadership, financial management and introduction to public policy. Specializations are Advocacy and Political Action, Financial Management and Public Finance, International Development Policy and Management, Management and Leadership, Public Policy Analysis, and Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment; each includes 18 elective credits and a capstone.

Career pathways

Graduates work in government agencies, nonprofits, international organizations and corporate social responsibility departments, with employers such as the American Red Cross, Ernst & Young, the United Nations and the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Submit your online application along with two essays (with an optional video essay), a resume or curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources, transcripts from all institutions attended, and standardized test scores if applicable. You will also need to submit the $85 application fee and review any additional requirements specific to international applicants. To make sure you have everything you need, we created a complete application checklist.

Intake: Fall and Spring

Duration: 45 credits; two years full-time (Fall start), three to four years part-time

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