Brown Master of Public Affairs (MPA)

MPA Faculty Welcome Admitted Students [Video]

Intensive Sequence Courses Equip Students With Essential Analytical and Quantitative Skills

Student Spotlight: Emmery Brakke, MPA '22

MPA Program Climbs in U.S. News Graduate School Rankings

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Integrating Teaching with Real-world Experience

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Curriculum

The Master of Public Affairs is a rigorous, one-year program that provides the analytical foundation and management tools to tackle the policy problems of today.

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Careers

Our dedicated career counselor will help you identify your career goals and secure a consultancy in alignment with those goals.

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MPA Orientation

Learn more about applying for admission to the MPA Program.

News from MPA

Watson MPA graduates ready to make an impact in public affairs careers

Student Spotlight: Hamidou Sylla ’23 MPA

Climate diplomacy and international negotiations seminar engages students in real-world simulations

Ten MPA Students appointed Director’s Fellows, pursuing research projects across the Watson Institute

Alumni Spotlight: Natalia Brusco, MPA ’22