The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is a comprehensive school of policy and administration, offering degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, as well as graduate certificates. Excelling in research, education and public service, it provides an innovative environment reflective of commitment, strategic thinking and integrity. Beginning in 1976 with the creation of the Master of Public Administration program, the Martin School has earned national recognition, growing from a single master's program to a comprehensive school. It prepares graduates for a variety of public service careers including those in local, state or federal government, nonprofit agencies, and advocacy organizations, as well as for advanced studies in fields such as law, public policy, management, and public finance. The addition of the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy further extends the school's mission to develop the next generation of public servants and policy leaders from the earliest stages of their academic careers. The Martin School's public financial management and budgeting specialization ranks 5th in the country, and the school ranks 31st in the country overall, in the latest U.S. News and World Report ranking of public affairs programs.
