September 16, 2025, 12:00 - 12:40pm EDT
Applying for the Cornell Brooks School MPA
Tuesday, September 16, 12:00–1:40 p.m. EDT via Zoom
Are you passionate about the role of public policy and what it can do to improve our society?
At the Brooks School, our Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares mission-driven professionals with the tools and interdisciplinary training to design and deliver effective, equitable policy in a complex world.
This two-year residential MPA provides the space to reflect and ask better questions, along with the skills, data fluency, and networks to turn insight into action.
A curriculum built for the complexity of now
Concentration options like Data Science, Economic Policy, Environmental and Sustainability Policy, & more
Career management and professional development from day one
A powerful, connected alumni network to help advance your career
The MPA isn’t just a degree. It’s a launchpad for leadership across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. With real-world consulting, externships, and global capstones, Brooks students put policy into practice, leading through uncertainty and shaping what comes next.
If you're interested in learning more about the MPA Program at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, check out these resources.
To better understand what public administration jobs are and are not, check out this blog that debunks five myths surrounding getting an MPA and working in public affairs.