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Master of Public Affairs

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A Master of Public Affairs (MPA[1] or MPAff[2]) is a professional graduate degree that provides training in public policy and the operation of government. Courses required for this degree educate students in public and non-profit management, policy analysis, and applied technology. The degree is commonly applied to international and domestic policy careers. Many master of public affairs degrees are similar to a Master of Public Policy degree, whereas others fall closer to a Master of Public Administration degree. It is one of several public affairs degrees and has historically been a terminal degree.

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  1. ^ "Master of Public Affairs (MPA) | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy". fordschool.umich.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  2. ^ "Master of Public Affairs | LBJ School of Public Affairs". lbj.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-24.