Public Administration (MPA): SUNY Brockport

What you’ll learn

Engage in a program that gives leaders and managers the problem-solving skills that they need in today’s workforce. Excel in your career at a public, health care, or nonprofit organization.

We’re accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). It’s the only MPA program accredited in Western New York and the Finger Lakes region.

Curriculum

The MPA curriculum can be completed 100% online, embodying the NASPAA universal competencies of:

Lead and manage in diverse organizational contexts.

Participate and contribute to public policy in the student’s chosen emphasis: Public, Health Care, or Nonprofit Management.

Analyze to make informed decisions.

Articulate the public service concerns associated with the distribution of scarce resources.

Communicate productively in settings characterized by diversity.

“The culture of the program breeds success… it sets you up with all the opportunities needed which in return has given me total confidence in my education.”

Hy-Deia Walker ’21

Application Process

All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.

Determine your applicant type
Submit application
Request all official transcripts
Review and submit required application materials through the Application Status Portal
International applicants must also submit international materials

Best Consideration Dates

Fall Semester: August 15
Spring Semester: January 15
Summer Semester: April 15

Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

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Career outlook

Our MPA graduates excel as administrators and high-level managers in county, state, and federal agencies, education (PreK-12 and higher education administration), health and healthcare administration, nonprofits, private sector, and public safety and security. View the results of our most recent alumni survey to see what types of careers our graduates have found with an MPA.