Brown University’s Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at the Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs is an intensive one-year program designed for future global leaders in public affairs. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative methods, management, leadership, and policy analysis. Students can specialize via flexible tracks such as Data-Driven Policy, Social Policy and Governance, Global Public Policy, and Government Innovation and Leadership. The program integrates a signature Policy-in-Action Project, providing practical experience with real-world organizations, and emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and career development. The school’s expansion in 2025 further broadens research, experiential learning, and diversity-focused opportunities. 来源： https://home.watson.brown.edu/mpa/curriculum/program-schedule