Academics

Rutgers SPAA: Where Service Meets Leadership

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.

Rutgers SPAA is consistently ranked as a top school for public management and leadership by U.S. News & World Report and accredited by NASPAA - the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration.

Learn Why Rutgers SPAA motivates students to choose Careers in public service and administration through its innovative and comprehensive degree programs.

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