Master Of Public Administration Baruch College Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs

Learn to be an effective administrative leader and thoughtful policy analyst with a Master of Public Administration (MPA). The Marxe School MPA is ranked among the best in the nation. It is fully accredited by NASPAA, the nation’s chief accrediting body for public affairs and administration schools.

MPA students develop budgeting, communications, economic analysis, fundraising, leadership and management, program evaluation, and research methods. Knowledge of U.S. government and public policies in such areas as immigration, the environment, housing, economic development, health care, and foreign affairs is gained during the program. Our graduates work in the public interest in government, nonprofits, and the private sector.

Students in the traditional MPA program have the option to complete 12 credits of electives in one of five concentrations:

Health Care Policy

Nonprofit Administration

Policy Analysis and Evaluation

Public Management

Urban Development and Sustainability