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Introduction to the JD/MPA or MUP Program

The NYU School of Law offers dual-degree programs leading to a Juris Doctor (JD) and either a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy or Master of Urban Planning (MUP). These programs are designed to prepare students to become future leaders of public, nonprofit institutions, and private organizations making a public service impact.

Program Overview

The program at NYU Wagner prepares students with foundational training in management and leadership, public policy, quantitative analysis, and financial management. NYU School of Law applies twelve credits from Wagner toward the JD degree, and NYU Wagner applies twelve credits from NYU School of Law toward the MPA or MUP. The MPA and MUP programs each consist of 45 credits, but dual-degree students need only earn 33 credits at Wagner towards the MPA or MUP.

Core Requirements

The NYU Wagner's degree core requirement includes five courses:

• CORE-GP 1011 Statistical Methods
• CORE-GP 1018 Microeconomics
• CORE-GP 1020 Management & Leadership
• CORE-GP 1021 Financial Management
• CORE-GP 1022 Introduction to Public Policy (MPA program) or URPL-GP 2660 History and Theory of Planning (MUP program)

Specializations

Students in the MPA in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy (PNP) program choose one of six areas of specialization:

• Advocacy and Political Action
• Financial Management and Public Finance
• International Development Policy and Management
• Management and Leadership
• Public Policy Analysis
• Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment

Students in the MUP degree program complete the MUP core courses and choose one of two specializations:

• City and Community Planning
• International Development Planning

Graduation Requirements

As a graduation requirement, students must complete an end event, the year-long Capstone project and course. Over one academic year, students work in Capstone teams with faculty oversight to address challenges and identify opportunities for a client organization or to conduct research on a pressing social question. Capstone begins during the final fall semester.

Admission and Program Structure

Students must be admitted to both schools independently. Applications may be filed simultaneously before enrolling at either school, or during the first year while at the School of Law. In limited circumstances, students may apply to the School of Law during the first year at Wagner provided that there are at least 12 credits of Wagner coursework (excluding Capstone) deferred to the fourth year. Students spend the first two years at the School of Law, the third year at Wagner, and the fourth year is comprised of Wagner and Law courses. Students are registered through the School of Law for a total of five semesters and through Wagner for three semesters.

Completion Time

Students usually complete both degrees in four years.