The Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia is a world leader in preparing students for managerial and policy analyst careers in public service and in nonprofit organizations, as well as for careers in academia, while emphasizing the values of ethics and accountability. The department is ranked among the top ten masters programs in public affairs in the nation according to US News & World Report.
Degree Programs
Below is a selection of job titles and companies that employ recent MPA graduates. The UGA Career Center provides a more extensive list.
Positions
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Policy Manager
- State Procurement Auditor
- Senior Emergency Operations Coordinator
- Economic Development Project Coordinator
- J.D. Candidate
- Special Projects Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Public Education and Community Outreach Specialist
Employers
- Georgia Department of Administrative Services
- Capgemini
- City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce
- University of Georgia
- Economic Justice Coalition
- Metro Atlanta Chamber
- Souther University Law Center
- City of Berkeley Lake
- War Room Strategies
- Sarasota County Government Fire Department
Department Contact
Department Head, Public Administration and Policy
Thomas P. Lauth and M. Jean Lauth Public Affairs Professor
204 Baldwin Hall
Office Hours:
By appointment
Department of Public Administration & Policy
Graduate Program Administrator
207 Baldwin Hall
Office: 706-542-3510
