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Why study public administration at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú?

This program allows ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú undergraduates to complete both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated format. Students benefit from ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú’s strong liberal arts foundation and UAlbany’s nationally recognized Rockefeller College MPA program, which combines rigorous academic training with hands-on professional preparation.
 
Students save both time and tuition while gaining advanced preparation for careers in government, nonprofits, and public policy. By beginning MPA coursework during their senior year, students move directly into graduate-level study while still benefiting from ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú’s close faculty mentorship and small-class environment.

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Partnership Programs

• BA in International Relations +
• BA in Political Science +

Program Highlights

• Accelerated pathway: Earn both a BA and an MPA in five to five and a half years.
• Cost savings: Double-count selected credits toward both degrees. Take your graduate coursework at the undergraduate tuition rate (which is half that of graduate tuition).
• Access to UAlbany’s strong national reputation in public affairs.
• Streamlined admissions process: Early assurance into UAlbany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy.
• Professional core training: Courses in finance, economics, management, data analysis, and capstone projects.
• Career experience requirement: Students gain at least 350 hours of supervised internship or equivalent professional experience, ensuring practical skills.
• Networking advantage: Connections with ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú alumni and UAlbany’s extensive professional network in NYS government and beyond.
• Strong post-graduation success: 98% of Rockefeller MPA graduates secure employment within one year.