Master's of Public Administration at Cornell University

Students are expected to gain practical work experience in an area related to their concentration.

[6] Students can participate in the Brooks School State Policy Advocacy Clinic, a two-semester course in which students work with faculty throughout Cornell to develop actionable state policy.

The degree includes two one-week residential sessions in Ithaca and a substantial capstone project that unfolds over the duration of the program and culminates in a final presentation.

The program trains students in five main areas: communication skills; research and analytical problem-solving skills; institutional knowledge and organizational financial management; values; and specialized policy expertise.

Throughout the program, Executives-in-Residence provide general guidance and mentorship and serve as a resource for capstone projects.