The National Urban Fellows (NUF) is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors. The NUF-MPA requires students to complete their coursework in 14-months. Students take 21 credits on-campus during two intensive summer sessions. In the fall and spring semesters, fellows complete the remaining MPA coursework online while also receiving academic credit for working full-time in a nine-month mentorship assignment in a public or nonprofit organization. Each fellow receives a monthly stipend, health insurance, a book allowance, relocation and travel reimbursement, and full payment of Baruch College tuition. There is a competitive admission process, including a written application followed by an in-person interview. NUF maintains an extensive alumni network that connects students to a wide range of public service careers.
National Urban Fellows- MPASummer (12 credits) |
| Introduction to Public Affairs | 3 credits |
| Communication in Public Settings | 3 credits |
| Research and Analysis I | 3 credits |
| Research and Analysis II | 3 credits |
Fall (9 credits) |
| Public and Nonprofit Management I | 3 credits |
| Budgeting and Financial Analysis I | 3 credits |
| Mentorship in Public Affairs | 3 credits |
Spring (12 credits) |
| Public and Nonprofit Management II | 3 credits |
| Leadership and Strategy in Public Affairs | 3 credits |
| Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |
OR | Educational Policy OR Health Politics and Policy Making | 3 credits |
Summer (9 credits) |
| Economic Analysis and Public Policy | 3 credits |
| Budgeting and Finance for Nonprofits | 3 credits |
| Policy Analysis | 3 credits |
In addition to its traditional MPA and Executive MPA tracks, Baruch also awards an MPA in conjunction with the National Urban Fellowship, the premier program in the country for preparing women and minorities for careers in public and nonprofit administration.
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