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Welcome to the M.P.A. Program at Cornell University

The Cornell Institute for Public Affairs offers a university-wide two-year program of graduate professional studies leading to a master of public administration (M.P.A.) degree. The interdisciplinary nature of our M.P.A. program is one of its distinguishing features.

  • Create your own individualized plan of study
  • Gain practical experience through hands-on projects both in class and in the field
  • Study with policy leaders in your area of interest
  • Graduate into a global alumni community

Discover how CIPA can help you achieve your academic and career goals.

News

CIPA Career/Internship Data 2008-2009

ACLU President Analyzes Civil Liberties in the Age of Obama

Fellows Launch New Orleans Professional Partnership

Events

 
Live Web Chats
Explore CIPA's Human Rights & Social Justice Concentration
with Professor Kathryn March
November 17 | 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Connecting Low-Income Smallholder Farmers to Markets: The Purchase for Progress Initiative
Ken Davies, Director
World Food Programme Purchase for Progress Initiative
November 19 | 4:35 to 5:45 p.m.

Looking Beyond the Financial Crisis
The Cornell Public Affair Society (CPAS) Fall Conference
November 21 | 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

2009 CIPA Ball
The Cornell Public Affairs Society cordially invites you to an evening of spirits and dancing
November 21 | 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
RSVP Required by November 13

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