Your Future Awaits
The Department of Public Policy and Administration offers certificates, accelerated degrees, master’s, and doctoral programs that blend teaching and research with practical application to real-world challenges.


Two MPA Students Head to Tanzania and Latvia
This spring, two Master of Public Administration students from Rutgers Graduate School–Camden were named recipients of the Critical Language Scholarship, one of the U.S. Department of State’s most selective international education programs. Their awards were featured in Three Rutgers–Camden Students Receive State Department Scholarships by Caroline Brobeil.

Making an Impact on New Jersey’s Legislative Process
The New Jersey Senate has a new leader in a key administrative role. Addison Bryce Hinrichs, a current Executive Master of Public Administration student at Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, has been appointed Senate Secretary by Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari. This appointment places him at the center of New Jersey’s legislative process, overseeing critical operations and ensuring procedural accuracy. More details are available in Insider NJ.
Distinguished Faculty.
Our programs offer comprehensive and rigorous courses of study in theoretical and applied social sciences. We take pride in drawing on the expertise of our renowned faculty, who specialize in various areas, including public policy, public administration, urban affairs, and political economy.
Affiliated Research.
From economic and community development on Camden’s Cooper Street to regional challenges, neighborhood effects, and community leadership, our institutes conduct cutting-edge academic and action research on local, regional, and national public policy issues.