MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC & NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT & POLICY
TURNING PASSION INTO ACTION THROUGH
A FOUNDATION OF MANAGEMENT, POLICY, AND FINANCE
This interdisciplinary program prepares future public service
leaders for transformative careers in the nonprofit, public, and
private sectors. Using the thriving urban setting of New York City
as a laboratory, we teach our students how to effectively address
today’s most pressing issues. The degree offers:
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An ENGAGED AND INFLUENTIAL FACULTY who encourage you
to apply classroom learning to professional experience, and vice versa.
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The critical analytic SKILLS AND FRAMEWORKS you need to
succeed across sectors, fields, and policy arenas.
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A POWERFUL NETWORK of students, alumni, and faculty who can
connect you to leading organizations and career opportunities worldwide.
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT
Our graduates are prepared to hit the ground running, and make their impact
in a wide range of organizations (foundations, consulting firms, nonprofits,
“I categorize my career as
‘before Wagner’ and ‘after
Wagner.’ Wagner pushed me
to develop a career plan, and I
credit the school with launching
my trajectory into senior
leadership in the K-12 education
and nonprofit sectors.”
- THALIA THEODORE WASHINGTON,
MPA-PNP 2007
Chief of Staff,
Office of Communications,
District of Columbia Public Schools
government agencies, private corporations), roles (program directors, budget
and policy analysts, research specialists, consultants, operations managers),
and fields (education, community and economic development, transportation,
health). They are united by a shared commitment to make a positive impact
on the world.
RANKED #6
AMONG SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
wagner.nyu.edu
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
The MPA-PNP program can be completed in two years full-time or
3-4 years part-time, with the flexibility to switch between the two. All
students take core courses to gain essential skills in finance, policy,
and management. Students then focus on a specialization, each of
which has a set of required courses and a wide range of electives.
REQUIRED CORE COURSES:
APPLICATION
COMPONENTS:
OO U.S. bachelor’s degree or
equivalent
OO Application and essays
OO Transcript from all undergraduate
and graduate institutions attended
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Managing Public Service Organizations
OO Resume
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Financial Management for Public, Nonprofit, and Health
OO Two letters of recommendation
Organizations
OO GRE or GMAT recommended
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Statistical Methods for Public, Nonprofit, and Health
Management
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Microeconomics for Public Management, Planning, and Policy
Analysis
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Introduction to Public Policy
SPECIALIZATIONS:
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Finance
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International Policy and Management
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Public and Nonprofit Management
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Public Policy Analysis
SAMPLE ELECTIVE COURSES:
Choose from courses offered at NYU Wagner and across NYU in a
range of areas. Sample elective courses include:
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Program Analysis and Evaluation
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International Development Project Planning
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Design Thinking: A Creative Approach to Problem Solving and
but not required
OO TOEFL or IELTS Exam (if bachelor’s
program not conducted in English)
OO $85 application fee
OO Video essay (optional)
APPLICATION
& DEADLINES:
Apply for Fall 2016 at
WAGNER.NYU.EDU/APPLY.
Deadline: MAY 1, 2016
FINANCIAL AID
Creating Impact
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Conflict Management and Negotiation
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Investment Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
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Poverty, Inequality, and Policy
A full list of courses can be found at
WAGNER.NYU.EDU/COURSES/LISTINGS.
For more information about the program, visit
WAGNER.NYU.EDU/MPA.
NYU Wagner will assess all applicants for
merit-based scholarship opportunities.
Approximately 20 percent of our students
receive a merit award for the duration of
their degree program. Students interested
in merit aid consideration are encouraged
to submit their applications early. For more
information about financial aid, please
contact us at
WAGNER.FINANCIALAID@NYU.EDU.
LEARN MORE:
To attend an event, visit a class, read school news, or watch a
WAGTalk video, visit WAGNER.NYU.EDU.
QUESTIONS?
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