School of Public and International Affairs

With its abundance of government, public-sector and nonprofit organizations, the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region is an ideal location to immerse yourself in the in-depth study of public and international affairs.

The School of Public and International Affairs offers programs that explore public administration, government and international affairs at all levels of study. Our M.P.A. program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

And our webMPA program, based on UB's extensive online instructional experience and developed specifically for you, the busy professional, provides an opportunity to earn a NASPAA-accredited M.P.A. degree exclusively through online instruction.

Our faculty members include some of the nation's leading theorists and practitioners; they have first-rate credentials and extensive experience in the full range of public administration issues, and they are extensively involved in applied research and management consulting for federal, state and local agencies.

Executive Director
Laura Wilson-Gentry
410.837.6102

Academic Program Specialist
Matthew Cordner
410.837.6094

Academic Program Coordinator
Tylis Cooper
410.837.61974

Faculty