Fels Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree delivers the analytical tools, practical experience, and valuable connections you need to achieve your career goals in just one year. This 9-course, 9 c.u.* fully on-campus program, which includes a capstone project and summer internship, is designed for early career professionals and individuals looking to advance in the public sector or pivot into the public administration or nonprofit sectors. Our curriculum takes the theory beyond the classroom and prepares you to make an immediate impact. As a Fels student, you are admitted into a small cohort of emerging public leaders who work closely with Penn faculty and leading policy practitioners to translate your classroom experiences into real-world results.

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