Cornell MPA:
Public Policy in Action

Professionals who obtain a Master of Public Administration (MPA) are driven, empathetic individuals who all have a common goal in mind: to improve ...

In today’s rapidly-evolving and competitive professional landscape, it is crucial that MPA students and future job seekers invest in building the ...

Building strong communities and improving quality of life are just two of the many reasons passionate individuals chose to pursue careers in public ...

We all crave purpose. Think about it — why is figuring out the meaning of life such a popular question? A sense of purpose gives us the motivation to ...

Nonprofit institutions play an important role in community life and are an integral part of the economic, political, and social structure of our ...

When considering a career in public service, it is important to understand how and why governments are some of the largest and most impactful units ...

Each day, we witness current events that are changing the shape of our society. As our world experiences the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

You want a master’s degree in public administration, but how do you decide with such wide-ranging options? Is an MPA worth it when you consider the ...

Tom O’Toole, Executive Director of CIPA, shares tips for obtaining high quality letters of recommendation for your graduate school application. ...

Most professionals consider getting an MPA and pursuing a career in public service because they are interested in impacting real change and making a ...