Graduate Programs in Public Affairs
Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson interacts with Public Affairs students in a SPEA course
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
This 48 credit hour program prepares students to assume management and policy roles in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Students choose from concentrations in criminal justice, environmental management, nonprofit management, policy analysis, and public management. SPEA's programs in criminal justice and nonprofit management are ranked third and fourth in the nation, respectively, by U.S. News and World Report. The MPA at IUPUI is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
MPA program information
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
This program is ideal for professionals who want to develop knowledge and understanding of management in the nonprofit sector without committing to a full graduate degree program. This 15 credit hour certificate can be completed online or residentially.
Graduate Certificate in Public Management
This program is designed for professionals employed by public and private sector agencies who want to develop knowledge and understanding of public management without committing to a full graduate degree program. This 15 credit hour certificate can be completed online or residentially.
Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship: Nonprofit and Public Benefit Organizations
This 21 credit hour cooperative program between SPEA, the Kelley School of Business, and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University prepares students for innovatively approaching public needs with a combination of entrepreneurial practices and social purposes.
More information about IU's social entrepreneurship program.
Executive Graduate Certificate in Library Management
Designed for students who have completed a Master's degree in Library or Information Science and wish to obtain organizational management skills through the SPEA certificate.
Certificate Requirements