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Department of Public Management

Why Public Management?

  • You like

    Integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and justice.

  • You'll learn

    Principles, practices, and theories for the management and operation of government entities. 

  • You can be

    Future public servants poised to enact transformation. 

Undergraduate Majors

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Undergraduate Minors & Certificates

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Graduate, Certificate, and Dual Degree Programs

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Administration

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Academic Advisors

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College Assistants

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Events

  • MPA Connections 1
    MPA Connections Event 2026
    MPA Connections 2026 at John Jay College brought together students, alumni, faculty, and public service professionals to celebrate leadership, discuss career pathways, and strengthen our community.Thank you to our speakers and panelists for inspiring the next generation of government, nonprofit, and policy leaders. We appreciate everyone who joined us to highlight the power of mentorship and connection!
  • SELC conference
    Social Equity Leadership Conference 2026
    In May 2026, John Jay co-hosted the 25th annual Social Equity Leadership Conference (SELC) with Rutgers University - Newark. The event brought together more than 120 community group representatives, public officials, nonprofit organizations, students, and academics to discuss the various ways we can continue to pursue social equity as a society. The annual conference, sponsored by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), is dedicated to pursuing socially equitable service provision in public service and seeks to enhance governance in all facets of society throughout the world.
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