Master of Public Administration (MPA): Public Management or Nonprofit Management

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Rutgers SPAA provides the cutting-edge knowledge and professional skills needed for successful careers in government, the nonprofit sector, international organizations, and even the corporate world.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students to address complex challenges in public sector management. Students become highly competent in leadership and management, the policy process, evidence-based decision-making, public service values, and interacting productively with a diverse workforce and society. 

Program Highlights

• Top-Ranked Program: SPAA is consistently ranked as a top school in public management by U.S. News & World Report.
• Customizable Track: Choose a foundation in either public management or nonprofit management and enjoy the flexibility to shape your degree around your specialized interests and career goals.
• Specialized Certifications: Apply electives toward one or more certificates offered in Budgeting and Financial Management, Healthcare Administration, Leadership of Public Organizations, Nonprofit Management, and other areas of professional specialization.
• Experienced & Renowned Faculty: Rutgers SPAA embodies excellence in research and practical proficiency through its distinguished faculty of accomplished scholars and practitioners who bring real-world expertise to the classroom.
• Applied Learning & Research Opportunities: Students have the opportunity for hands-on learning and research through the projects-based capstone course.
• Flexibility & Accessibility: Start the program any time of the year on a full- or part-time basis and quickly finish your degree without sacrificing your career or personal commitments.
• Extracurricular Activities: The Rutgers University–Newark Debate Team is deeply rooted in the tradition of public advocacy, providing students with the opportunity to enhance critical thinking, research, and advocacy abilities while promoting professional development and community service.