Academics
The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers University–Newark offers a full complement of degrees from undergraduate to PhD as well as graduate and non-credit certificates focused on particular issues of public and nonprofit sector management and policy implementation.
Undergraduate Programs
- Major in Public and Nonprofit Administration – Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Minor in Public and Nonprofit Administration
Graduate Degrees
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)
- 100% Online Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (PhD)
Dual Degrees
- 5-Year Dual Bachelor’s Degree/Master of Public Administration Degree (BA/MPA or BS/MPA)
- Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA)
- Master of Public Administration/Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting (MPA/MACCY)
Certificate/Professional Development Programs
- State of NJ Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM)
- Appreciative Inquiry for Strength-Based Leadership and Innovation in Public and Nonprofit Sectors (Ai)
- Budgeting and Financial Management Certificate
- Healthcare Administration Certificate
- Leadership of Public Organizations Certificate
- Nonprofit Management Certificate
- Public and Nonprofit Performance Management Certificate