Current Students

The Truman School MPA Program provides a mix of theory and practical knowledge, helps students develop analytic and research skills, and provides opportunities for hands-on learning. A rigorous set of core courses, complemented by professionally relevant areas of specialization, prepare Truman School graduates for successful careers in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Specializations are available in Nonprofit Management, Organizational and Community Change, Public Management, Public Policy, and Regional Development.

The Truman School Ph.D. Program is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in public affairs specializing in public policy and management. Students work closely with faculty advisers to design a Ph.D. program suited to their research and scholarly interests.