Department of Public Administration

Commit to your community and contribute to its improvement. Direct the efforts of public employees to manage operations for governmental agencies, public sector organizations, and nonprofits.

Strong leaders are critical to great public governance. Serve your community to advance the common good and affect positive change.

A Voice for Veterans

MPA alum, fueled by his past struggles with addiction, works to improve the lives of his fellow veterans.

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Accredited by NASPAA

We are the only NASPAA accredited MPA in Western New York and the Finger Lakes region. The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) promotes the ideal of public service globally— ensuring that students receive the gold standard in public service education, preparing them to enter public service.

Choose from four Public Administration emphases to hone your expertise:

Healthcare Management
Local Government Management
Nonprofit Management
Public Management

Project-Based Work for the Community

Practice what you are learning through internships or get involved with the Public Management Program (PMP) to work on local government and applied research projects in your region.