MPA in Public Affairs and Administration

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Why Choose MCNY’s MPA in Public Affairs and Administration?

Don’t just serve the public — become a true leader with an MPA in Public Affairs and Administration (MPA PAA) degree from MCNY. In this accredited program, you will be challenged to be a problem solver, policy analyst and an engaged citizen of New York City’s dynamic metropolitan area.

What You Will Learn?

Professionals who earn their master of public administration degree at MCNY graduate with the essential executive and analytical skills necessary to be an effective leader and enhance the efficiency of the public agency, not-for-profit or for-profit organization where they work.

Possible Careers

  • MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

  • STATE GOVERNMENT

  • FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

  • CORPORATIONS

  • NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

  • POLITICAL ACTIVISM

  • SOCIAL WORK

  • PRIVATE CONSULTING

PURPOSE CENTERED EDUCATION

Benefit from on-site experience and practical knowledge through Constructive Action by providing a hands-on, problem-solving approach to the particular needs of your organization.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Studying public administration in New York City gives you an enormous advantage, and access to leading organizations where you can get a global perspective on current issues, as well as learn from top tier policymakers and leaders in the field.

CAREER GROWTH

Spend each semester concentrating on an area essential to building leadership careers in public service. Use your internship or job at a laboratory to apply learning and create a systematic enhancement in the delivery of services to the organization.

INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM

Learn in a program designed for working professionals with some related experience in a public agency, not-for-profit or for-profit setting who delivered based on the industry’s best practices.

Metropolitan College of New York is a proud member of the Yellow Ribbon Program, and has been recognized as a Military Friendly School for more than 5 years in a row.

“MCNY has changed my prospective of life, my professional goals, and outlined my ability to succeed. I had the opportunity to create the blueprints to my future.”

Angela Newman