Transcript The MPA and MPP Degrees
The MPA and MPP Degrees
Professional Public Service
Distinguished MPA/MPP Alumni
Dr. Cheryl Dorsey Social entrepreneur Kavita Ramdas CEO Global fund for Women Admiral Thad Allen U.S. Coast Guard Andrew Natsios US Special Envoy for Darfur Ban Ki-moon UN Secretary General Ellen Sirleaf President Liberia
Distinguished MPA/MPP Alumni
Marie Johns Former CEO Verizon Bill O’Reilly Talk show host Donald Tsang Chief Executive Hong Kong Kathleen Sebelius Governor of Kansas
“The future is not fixed, it’s fluid…it’s waiting for you to hammer it into shape. That’s what this degree of yours is, a blunt instrument. So go forth and build something with it. You are the generation.” --
Bono U-Penn Commencement Speech 2006
The Importance of a Graduate Degree
• “A graduate degree is quickly becoming the entry-level degree in a number of fields.” • “Graduate education is a key component in creating the highly-skilled workforce necessary to remain competitive in the knowledge-based global economy.” --Council of Graduate Schools
What is an MPA Degree?
• The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is the professional degree for people who want a public service career in management.
• This degree helps to develop the skills and techniques used by leaders and managers to: – Implement policies, projects, and programs – Resolve important societal problems – Solve myriad public sector challenges
What is an MPP Degree?
• The Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree emphasizes analyzing and evaluating information to solve policy problems.
• MPP graduates work with quantitative and qualitative information and data to develop, assess, and evaluate alternative approaches to current and emerging public sector issues.
Related and Specialized Degrees
• International Development • Urban Planning • Public Affairs • MPS- Master of Public Service • MHA- Master of Health Administration • MPM- Master of Public Management • PhD- Doctor of Philosophy
Concentrations/Specializations
• • • • Environment Budgeting/Finance Nonprofit Management/ City Management International Affairs • • • • National Security Health Administration/Policy Education Economic Development
What Will I Study? What Will I Learn?
• Management • Budget Analysis • Communication • Policy Analysis • Ethics • Analytical Skills • Economics • Leadership
Student Profiles
30% 25% 20% 15%
Work Experience Number of Years
27% 19% 23% 21% 10% 10% 5% 0% Just out of college, etc.
1-2 Years 3-5 Years 6-8 Years 9+ Years 70% 60% 50% Series1 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Full Time vs. Part Time
59% 41% Full time student Part time student Series1
What Types of Jobs do MPA and MPP Graduates Have?
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Public Sector
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Government (Federal, State, Local) Nonprofits
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Executive Director, Senior Staff Academia
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Professor, Researcher International
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NGO, UN, EU Education and Health
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Administrator, Emergency Manager
Salary Levels for Graduates with a Master’s Degree Mean Earnings
80000 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree College Bachleor's Degree
Source: U.S. Census Bureau August 29, 2006
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree
Case Study: Average salaries for MPA’s who graduated from Baruch College (2003)
As the two pie charts show, MPA graduates earn higher salaries —over half earn $50,000 or more —as opposed to non-MPA’s, less than a fourth of whom earn the same amount.
MPA/MPP Schools in the USA
Accreditation
NASPAA accreditation is a voluntary and rigorous peer review process that connects the public service profession to quality standards in graduate public service degrees.
Recent Alumni
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Ulivi Ismayil MPP
– Working in the International Sector as a Project Management Specialist – University of Minnesota •
Soo Chun MPP
– Working as a manager for MAXIMUS Consulting – University of Chicago
Recent Alumni
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Steve Grove MPP
– Political News Editor at YouTube – Harvard University •
Jennet Arcara MPP, MPH
– Working in the Nonprofit Sector with the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative – Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Recent Alumni
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Gregory K. Gaines MPP
– Working as a Budget Policy Analyst for Arlington Public Schools – George Washington University •
Mary Sassi MPA
– Executive Director of Strategic Operations, Sarasota County Government, Florida – Arizona State University
Recent Alumni
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June Hues MPA
– Budget and Program Analyst, Department of the Interior – Boise State University •
Crispin Delgado MPP
– Management Analyst for San Mateo County Health Department – UC Berkeley
Helpful Websites
• Finding your Graduate School – www.naspaa.org
• International Students – www.globalmpa.net
• Public Service Jobs & Internships – www.publicservicecareers.org
• Facebook Group for MPA/MPP Students – www.facebook.com
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