The MA program in Public Administration offers advanced study and research in all areas of public administration. The Masters Program in Public Administration (MAPA), while maintaining continuity with the undergraduate curriculum, provides a more specialized study in two sub-disciplines: (1) Public Management; and (2) Public Policy. The MAPA program prepares students for careers as policy analysts and managers in government agencies, international firms, non-profit organizations, foundations, and university institutions. The MAPA curriculum also provides specialized course work for students planning to pursue advanced study in public administration or public policy.