Applying for the Cornell Brooks School MPA: The Essential Degree We Need to Unravel the World’s Most Wicked Problems
Are you passionate about the role of public policy and what it can do to improve our society?
At the Brooks School, our Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares mission-driven professionals with the tools and interdisciplinary training to design and deliver effective, equitable policy in a complex world.
The 2-year residential MPA provides the space to reflect and ask better questions, along with the skills, data fluency, and networks to turn insight into action.
Join us to explore:
✔️ A curriculum designed for the complexity of now
✔️ Concentration options like Data Science, Economic Policy, Environmental and Sustainability Policy, & more
✔️ Career management and professional development starting on day one
✔️ A connected, global alumni network to help advance your career
The MPA isn’t just a degree. It’s a launchpad for leadership across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. With real-world consulting, externships, and global capstones, Brooks students put policy into practice, leading through uncertainty and shaping what comes next.
👉 Register for the session here.
Would you like more information about our program now? View our Career Report, Viewbook, Employment & Internship Overview, and other digital guides in our MPA Resource Library.
Please feel free to contact the MPA Admissions and Student Services team at mpa@cornell.edu if you have any questions about the Cornell MPA!