Rutgers SPAA: Where Service Meets Leadership

Students from across the region and around the globe come to Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) to experience a world-class education from renowned faculty, to learn cutting-edge knowledge and skills, to advance their careers, and to help create a better world.

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Rutgers SPAA Recognized as a Top Public Affairs School

Rutgers SPAA has one of the top programs in public affairs and administration in the United States and globally according to rankings released by U.S. News & World Report and others.

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Learn more about degrees and certificates in public administration at Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration, the SPAA community, the admissions process, and more, at a virtual info session or in-person open house.

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Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) is a premier institution for public affairs and administration education globally, preparing the next generation of public and nonprofit administration professionals and scholars.

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Rutgers SPAA: Where Service Meets Leadership

Discover why Rutgers SPAA is the place for aspiring leaders to gain the knowledge and skills required for successful careers in government or the nonprofit sector.
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Intashan Chowdhury
"The BA/MPA program has prepared me to tackle complex issues in order to improve the material and social conditions of any community, elevating my commitment to make this world a better place to live.”
Intashan Chowdhury (BA'17, MPA'19) – Business Administrator, Borough of Prospect Park, NJ
Natasha Hemmings
“My life has been forever changed because of my experience at SPAA.”
Natasha Hemmings (MPA'16) – Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts Heart of NJ
Jeffrey Layden
"I feel confident that I will be able to use the skills I have cultivated during my time at SPAA to develop and implement policy to begin to address the inequities I have witnessed and studied."
Jeffrey Layden (MPA'21) – Budget Analyst, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration

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