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Talking Quality in Dubai

In December 7-9th, 2007, NASPAA co-hosted an international meeting on Quality in Public Affairs Education in Dubai (in the United Arab Emirates) with the American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, and the Dubai School of Government. More than 40 key people from around the world with a keen interest in quality in public affairs education gathered to make presentations and debate the “search for quality” in public affairs education. Sharjah and Zayed were wonderful hosts for the meeting, and Dubai provided an ideal setting for the discussions, bursting with energy and meteoric growth, and multiplying public administration challenges. NASPAA’s immediate past president Kathryn Newcomer presented the keynote address, entitled “Public Affairs Education: Adding Value in the Public Interest.” You can see her address and most of the presentations by going to the conference “wiki”, at www.qualityconference.wikispaces.com. Read more >

"To work in the international arena is competitive. The MPA helped me clarify my true interests and stand above the crowd when it came time to finding a job."

Valentina Sequi, Investment Officer, Inter-American Development Bank


DISTINGUISHED MPA/MPP ALUMNI

MPA/MPP graduates have reached the pinnacle of success and public impact. They serve people as presidents of countries, leaders of non-profits, policy makers, social entrepreneurs, ambassadors, business executives and public managers. Learn more


MPA/MPP DEGREES FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS

Learn how the set of skills and expertise offered by MPA/MPP programs enhance social entrepreneurs' potential to effectively pursue their social mission. Learn more


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Numerous financial aid opportunities exist for funding your MPA/MPP education in the U.S. These options include scholarships, assistantships, loans, etc. Learn more


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