Master in Public Administration

Master in Public Administration

The IE University Master in Public Administration (MPA) is designed for professionals who are prepared to lead and innovate in a world of exponential change. Whether you work in public affairs, government, consultancy, or nonprofits, your keen interest in leadership and innovation comes from a desire to improve the lives of citizens around the world.

At the IE School of Global and Public Affairs, we believe that the world needs a new class of professionals, capable of working at the intersection of the public and private sectors; and prepared to harness the power of technology to improve governance and society. With the IE Center for the Governance of Change and the IE PublicTech Lab present on campus, the School is a hub of applied research, consultancy and public policy examination—which directly influences the design and implementation of the MPA.

Across the private and public sectors, professionals with the ability to create innovative solutions are in high demand. Public innovators — acting within either a public, private, or non-profit organization — are in a prime position for social impact, while also contributing to collaboration and understanding across traditional sectoral divides. By uniting players from technology, public policy, business, and global affairs, we seek to educate individuals capable of succeeding in this fast-changing and interconnected world.

Economics

• Public Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Statistics and Probability
• Data Analytics and Decision Making

Political Science

• Comparative Public Policy
• Public Opinion and User Satisfaction
• Qualitative Methods and Fieldwork
• Public Policy Labs

Project Management

• Public Finance
• Risk Analysis and Adaptive Intelligence
• Organizational Strategy
• Impact Evaluation

Technology

• Ethics in the Digital Era
• Window to the Future
• Technology in the Public Sector
• Governing Technology and Fostering Innovation

Final Project

For their final project, students can choose between an individual, research-oriented master's thesis or a practical team-based capstone consulting project.

• Public Affairs Consultant
• Public Relations Manager
• Urban and Regional Planner
• City Manager
• Program Director
• Elected Official
• Advocacy Director
• Grant Administrator
• Policy Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Risk Analyst
• Sustainability Consultant
• Project Evaluator
• Community Organizer
• Non-profit Manager
• Community Relations Manager
• Director of Economic Development
• International Aid Worker
• International Organization Official
• Health Sector Manager
• Education Sector Manager
• Energy Sector Manager
• Transportation Sector Manager
• Fundraising Manager
• Campaign Manager
• Fiscal Examiner