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# The Cornell University MPA Guide to Professional Development and Career Management

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At the Cornell Brooks School Master of Public Administration program, the heart of our mission is to produce change-driven and marketable graduates who can enter the workforce ready to secure a career that is going to make a difference. 

As such, we place significant emphasis on professional development and career management — before, during, and after your time at Cornell University.

In this resource, we answer the following questions (and many more):

- What are the benefits of an MPA from Cornell?
- What are some professional development tips for MPA students?
- What are some public administration internship options?
- What are some jobs for MPA graduates?
- What will Cornell's network do for you post graduation?

We encourage you to take the first step in transforming your future with a respected Ivy League MPA degree from Cornell University — fill out the form above!

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