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As Brown’s signature one-year residential master’s program in public affairs, the MPA prepares students to be global policy leaders in government, politics, and the nonprofit and private sectors.
Driving policy solutions cannot wait. Our accelerated MPA degree is ideal for policy leaders ready to make an impact in public service. Through our rigorous graduate program running from early June to May, students build substantive knowledge of complex policy issues while sharpening the analytical, communication, and strategic leadership skills needed to address pressing societal challenges.
Graduate Admissions
The Brown Master of Public Affairs Program considers admitted students for a variety of scholarship opportunities, and all admitted MPA students receive some level of merit-based financial aid.
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Every day I have to effectively boil down complex policy topics into something brief and digestible...We spent a lot of time at Brown learning how to write impactful policy papers in as few pages as possible, and I have definitely carried that skill into my work.
MPA ’22
Curriculum
The Master of Public Affairs is a rigorous, one-year program that provides the substantive policy knowledge, analytical training, and practical skills needed to address societal challenges.
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Careers
Our program offers an array of services, workshops, and resources tailored to the career needs of public affairs students.
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Living in Providence
With its low cost of living, historic architecture, and nationally renowned dining scene, the capital city is a vibrant place to live and work.
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MPA Student Experience
News from Watson
Alumni Spotlight: Chamika Wanigatunga ’19 MPA
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Chamika Wanigatunga, a 2019 graduate of Brown’s Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program, uses the quantitative and qualitative research skills he developed at Watson to guide critical discussions at the World Economic Forum.
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News from Watson
Alumni Spotlight: Annika Prinz ’22, ’23 MPA
Annika Prinz, a fifth-year graduate of Brown’s Master of Public Affairs program, has successfully translated the lessons she learned during her Watson experience into a thriving career in corporate sustainability.
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Alumni Spotlight: Tamara Coger ’16 MPA
When Tamara Coger wanted to make a career pivot to work in climate policy, she found the perfect vehicle in Brown University’s Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program. The program provided her with the tools she needed — including a solid grounding in economics and statistics — as well as the flexibility to adapt its curriculum to her specific needs.
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