NYU Wagner

Dual Degrees

Program in Nonprofit Management (MPA) and Judaic Studies (MA)

• Degree Requirements
• Fellowships
• Application Procedures
• Contact Information
• FAQ's
• Student Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the program?
Generally, it will take students 2 ½ to 3 years of full-time study to complete all of the requirements for an MPA in Nonprofit Management and an MA in Hebrew and Judaic Studies.

How much does program cost? Are there any scholarships available?
(see also admissions FAQs) Students will be enrolled at the Wagner School of Public Service during their first 3 semesters and at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for the last 3 semesters. Click on the following links for information regarding tuition and fees at each school:

Wagner: Fees
GSAS: Fees

Students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships and fellowships (see above section on fellowships). NYU also has some internal scholarships that are available and all students interested in financial aid will be considered for these. Additional information about financing your graduate school education is available at NYU's Office of the Bursar. For more information about scholarships, email wagner.skirball@nyu.edu.

Additional information about financing your graduate school education is available at NYU’s Office of the Bursar

Is housing available?
See admissions FAQs

Is it common for students to work part-time?
Some students in the dual degree program have found it desirable to work part-time while attending school full-time, although not all students choose to do so. Many internship opportunities exist within and beyond the Jewish community in New York. Resources for locating internship or part-time job opportunities will be available through the Wagner School Office of Career Services. The directors of the program as well as fellow classmates are additional resources for potential part-time job/internship opportunities specific to the Jewish community.

Students in the NYU Program in Nonprofit Management and Judaic Studies have held internships/part-time jobs at the following organizations:

• American Jewish Committee (AJC)
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
• birthright israel
• Hillels of NY
• Jewish Education Service of North America (JESNA)
• Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA)
• United Jewish Communities (UJC)
• UJA-Federation of NY

What type of professional opportunities have alumni pursued?
Our alumni are working in a variety of different organizations, ranging from Hillel to Federation to private foundations. Specifically our alumni are currently working in such positions as:

• Directors of Hillel at Emory University and Stanford University
• Associate Director, Emerging Leaders & Philanthropists, UJA Federation of NY
• Program Associate at the Claims Conference
• Assistant Director of the NY Chapter at the American Jewish Committee
• Director of Development at University of Southern California Hillel
• Planning Associate in the Caring Commission, UJA-Federation of NY

I understand that I must apply for admission to both the Wagner School and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Where can I find more information about the Wagner School?
For Wagner Frequently Asked Questions click here.

For more information for prospective students at the Wagner School click here.

For more information for prospective students at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences click here.

Can I use the same letters of recommendation for both applications?
Yes, you can use the same letters of recommendation.

Can I use the same personal statement for both applications?
Your personal statement for the Wagner School should reflect your professional experiences and aspirations while the Skirball Department essay should highlight your intellectual and academic focus. The ideas in both essays may have similar themes, but it is important that your essays are tailored to the respective schools.