Master of Public Administration

Master's Degree

Gain the skills in-demand by top public and nonprofit organizations.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program prepares you for a rewarding, high impact career in government, nonprofit organizations, international institutions and private sector businesses that are dedicated to the public good. Learn the management and leadership skills necessary to design and implement real world solutions to the problems that matter most.

Today’s public and nonprofit leaders require an increasingly sophisticated set of skills and expertise to respond to the opportunities and challenges associated with globalization, income inequality, technological advances, and the public sector’s shifting role. Learn to analyze data, design new initiatives and programs, develop budgets, manage teams, and lead complex organizations.

At A Glance
Degree Awarded:	Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Concentrations:	Not Applicable
Course Locations:	Jersey City Campus
Program Duration:	36 Credits: A full‐time student taking two classes at a time will complete the program in 2 years.
Calendar:	Trimester, including Summers
Course Format:	Classes meet in person in the evenings on Mondays through Thursdays

Accelerated Bachelor’s to MPA Degree Program

You can earn your undergraduate degree and an MPA in five years through our Accelerated Program.

The Accelerated Bachelor’s to MPA Degree program offers several advantages. The program:

Accelerates the attainment of an advanced degree
Facilitates seamless transition to a master’s degree
Increases students’ marketability in the workforce
Saves students time and money

For more details, see the program descriptions:
Accelerated Bachelor’s to MPA Degree Program

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Extraordinary Faculty and Small Classes

Jersey City is an ideal place to study Public Administration because the city is small enough for students to meet and work with leading city and non-profit officials (former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey pictured), yet it is only minutes away from Manhattan’s boundless academic, cultural, and public service institutions.

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I have come to truly appreciate the depth and breadth of this University. My experience here has been one of encouragement and inclusion.
Elizabeth N. ‘17,
MPA Student, Case Manager at Garden State Episcopal CDC

Every day, the skills I received from my MPA program have helped me analyze data, develop strategies, and communicate more effectively.
Steven Fulop,
Jersey City Mayor

Career Opportunities

MPA graduates obtain jobs that require them to administer programs, prepare and implement policies, manage people, analyze information, serve as consultants, and act as agents of the public interest.

CITY MANAGERS AND MAYORS
DIRECTORS OF FEDERAL, LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES
LEADERS OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
POLICY ANALYSTS AND RESEARCHERS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS
MUNICIPAL BUDGET DIRECTORS
PLANNERS AND INVESTIGATORS
AUDITORS AND INSPECTORS

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