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Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment (SI3) SpecializationLearn how to deploy entrepreneurial approaches, whether within existing organizations or by launching and scaling ventures that prioritize social good alongside financial returns, developing solutions to address pressing global and local …
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NYU Wagner Launches a New ‘Impact Leaders’ ScholarshipNYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is launching Impact Leaders , a new scholarship designed to invest in students who will take on complex, consequential challenges across government, nonprofit organizations, health systems, and urban …
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Impact LabAbout the NYU Democracy Project The NYU Democracy Project began in 2019 with the VOTE2020 Initiative, a project aimed at increasing voter engagement in the 2020 election both on NYU's campus and nationwide. Since then, the Project has continued funding …
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PADM-GP.2311
Impact InvestingThis course provides an introduction to the impact investing landscape and its evolution, players, and tools. After situating impact investing vis à vis both other forms of investing and other social change tools, we explore what makes an investment …Webpage
Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)Learn to navigate complex challenges and lead effectively across multiple contexts—whether managing yourself, guiding teams, driving organizational change, or influencing society as a …
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PADM-GP.4316
NYU Impact Investment Fund IThe NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) is a unique inter-disciplinary, experiential learning course that exposes students to the work of an early-stage impact investor, from crafting an investment thesis to sourcing companies, performing due diligence, and …Webpage
Social ImpactOCS Industry Guide Social Impact Industry Guide Job Searching Sites Acre Impact Investing Jobs Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs B Corps Job Board Global Impact Investing Network Career Center ImpactSource Koya Partners, Diversified Search Group …
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PADM-GP.4317
NYU Impact Investment Fund IIThe NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) is a unique inter-disciplinary, experiential learning course that exposes students to the work of an early-stage impact investor, from crafting an investment thesis to sourcing companies, performing due diligence, and …News
Student Spotlight: Finlay Scanlon (MPA-PNP 2026)Finlay Scanlon (MPA-PNP 2026), Chair of the Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) at NYU Wagner Finlay Scanlon is a second-year MPA-PNP student and Bloomberg Fellow, specializing in Public Policy Analysis. With a background in urban infrastructure and …
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Student Spotlight: Janani Venkataramanan (MPA-PNP 2026)Janani Venkataramanan (MPA-PNP 2026), Co-Chair of Wagner Climate Action (WCA) Janani Venkataramanan is a second-year MPA student specializing in Public Policy Analysis, where she bridges the gap between food policy, animal welfare, and climate action. A …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public & Nonprofit Management & PolicyRally support and mobilize resources to drive systemic changes that align with social and political goals. …
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Alumni Spotlight: Lourdes Zapata (MPA 1993)Lourdes Zapata (MPA 1993), chief diversity and inclusion officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Lourdes Zapata serves as the MTA Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CDIO), after leading the South Bronx Overall Economic Development …
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PADM-GP.2145
Design Thinking: A Creative Approach to Problem Solving and Creating ImpactThe word "design" has traditionally been used to describe the visual aesthetics of objects such as books, websites, products, interiors, architecture, and fashion. But increasingly, the definition of design has expanded to include not just artifacts but …Course
PADM-GP.4322
Data and AI Strategies for Social Impact OrganizationsData plays an increasingly important role in powering today’s enterprises, governments and society as a whole. With the rapid pace of innovation, data science, advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly central and …Course
PADM-GP.2875
Estimating Impacts in Policy ResearchThis is an advanced course for students who plan to become policy analysts. Students (a) extend their familiarity with methodologic issues, including research designs, measurement problems, and analytic approaches; (b) get hands-on experience with …News
Student Spotlight: Lea Lepik (MPA/MA-IR 2026)Lea Lepik (MPA/MA-IR 2026), Vice President, Wagner Womxn Lea Lepik is an advocate for gender equality and a graduate student in NYU’s dual MPA/MA program, specializing in International Development Policy and International Affairs. Having lived and worked …
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Public Policy SpecializationGraduates will develop a strong command of analytical frameworks, enabling them to dissect complex policy issues, structure their analysis systematically, and apply evidence-based approaches. This includes both qualitative and quantitative methods to …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) — Health Policy & ManagementEvaluate societal needs and form effective health policies that address the latest challenges. …
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Impact measurement and evaluationImpact Hub is the largest global community of entrepreneurs and innovators, with over 7,000 members and 55+ collaborative work spaces worldwide. Impact Hub Mexico City is a new space designed to foster community, productivity, and positive impact between …
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Student Spotlight: Sara Lam (MPA-PNP 2026)Sara Lam (MPA-PNP 2026), president, NYU Reproductive Health Action Network Sara Lam is a reproductive justice organizer, community builder, and graduate student in NYU Wagner’s MPA-PNP program. Currently serving as President of the NYU Reproductive …
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UPADM-GP.102
Introduction to Social ImpactIn an interconnected and rapidly evolving world, the concept of social impact has become central to addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creating and evaluating social change through …Webpage
Executive MPA-MSWEMPA-MSW students can "double count" 6 credits between degrees. Students earn 59 credits toward the MSW (vs. 65 for the single-degree MSW) and 24 toward the MPA (vs. 30 for the single-degree EMPA program), for a total of 83 credits for both degrees. The …
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Impact Assessment DesignFounded in 1995, the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) aims to improve the quality of life of all Jordanians, particularly women and children, through its two national programs, the Child Safety Program (CSP) and the Community Empowerment Program (CEP). …
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Student Spotlight: Sai Srihas Borra (MPA-HPAM 2026)Sai Srihas Borra (MPA-HPAM 2026) is an active member of the NYU and Wagner communities, serving as co-chair of the Wagner Health Network and as Social Sector Leadership Diversity Fellow through the NYU Changemaker Center. How did your bachelor's degree …