Career and Academic Opportunities
In addition to careers which are typical for graduates holding an MPA: Urban Planner, Human Resources Management, Federal Compliance Officer, Insurance Benefits Compliance, Administrative Services Manager, or Emergency Management students with the combined IA degree and MPA might expect to pursue careers in managing NGOs (such as the Peace Corps), the US State Department, or International Non-profit organizations, management/administrator in humanities related organizations and other public service related fields. The combined degrees are excellent background for those intending to pursue a degree in law.