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Address the most pressing issues of our time with our MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy

Design, implement, and evaluate policies and processes that meet public needs in countries, cities, and communities around the world.

Our MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy program empowers graduates to drive innovation across the public, private, or nonprofit sector, fueled by their passion for making a difference in their careers.

 

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Why NYU Wagner?

Convenience & Flexibility

Our program offers flexible scheduling options for both full-time and part-time students. Full-time students can complete the program in two years, while part-time students typically finish in three to four years.

Distinguished Faculty

Learn from premier scholars in a variety of disciplines including economics, finance, sociology, political science, law, planning, healthcare, and more. These highly-accomplished industry leaders will be your teachers and mentors, preparing you to effectively address issues across a variety of sectors and policy arenas.

Real World Experience

Our year-long capstone project is the pinnacle of your graduate experience, offering a transformative opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to real-world challenges. Collaborating with peers and expert faculty mentors, you'll tackle pressing issues facing communities locally and globally.

Tangible Career Outcomes

Graduates work in government agencies, non-profits, international organizations, corporate social responsibility departments, or countless other arenas, at organizations including American Red Cross, APCO Worldwide, Ernst & Young, Everytown for Gun Safety, NY Green Bank, United Nations, and the US House of Representatives.

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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS

BEST GRAD SCHOOLS

number 7

PUBLIC FINANCE & BUDGETING

number 7

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

number 11

Best Public Affairs Program

BUILD YOUR NETWORK

Connect with a diverse student body and gain access to a prestigious alumni network, offering unparalleled career support, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities.

QUICK FACTS

  • Full-Time & Part-Time Options
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships Available
  • No GRE Or GMAT Required
  • Top-Ranked Program

SPECIALIZATIONS

All MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy students take core courses, then specialize in one of the following areas:

→ Advocacy & Political Action
→ Finance
→ International Development
→ Management & Leadership
→ Policy
→ Social Impact

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WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY

To be admitted to the MPA-PNP, you are required to hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the US or an equivalent degree from a foreign country.

We value professional experience from all sectors and fields. In addition to full-time employment, we also consider part-time, internships, volunteer work, pro bono, and contract work, as part of your professional background. The average NYU Wagner student has two to five years of experience.

 
 

BUILD YOUR CAREER AND TRANSFORM POLICY AT NYU WAGNER.

 

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