Master of Public Administration (MPA) / Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting (MACC)

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) / Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting (MACC) is a dual degree program which is designed for pre-career and in-career students to enable them to acquire professional competencies in public administration and governmental accounting within the context of public administration and public financial management. This unique dual degree program, which is the first of its kind in the nation, offers students an academic program which broadens their technical skills in both of these areas. As governments increasingly seek qualified senior-level management staff who are conversant in accounting, auditing budget and public finance, the dual degree program will be of great interest to those want to broaden their skills in both of these fields. The program will familiarize students with the emerging context of public administration and nonprofit organizations in which increased accountability, transparency, and effectiveness requires higher mastery of the specific skills. The program is being offered jointly by the Rutgers Business School, an AACSB accredited institution along with the highly ranked Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA). The MPA degree at Rutgers SPAA is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

The MPA program under the dual degree can be completed with 30 credits, instead of the normally required 42 credits. Students in the dual degree program will need to complete a total of 60 credits, 30 from the Rutgers Business School and 30 from the School of Public Affairs and Administration.

To Apply / Admission Requirements

All applications are completed online. See Rutgers Undergraduate Admissions.

Students need to apply separately to the two programs and must identify their interest in the dual degree program on both applications. See each program's page for more information:

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Questions?

If you have questions about a program or the application process, contact Aaron Gibbs, associate dean of student and academic services, at algibbs@rutgers.edu.