Graduate & Professional Programs

The Fels Institute has a 70-year tradition of graduate education with a focus on leadership for results. Fels prepares its graduate students to address complex problems in a political environment so that they can successfully lead in the public sector.    

Master of Governmental Administration

The Fels Master of Governmental Administration is a 12-course program designed to provide a broad-based education that prepares students to move within and between government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private firms engaging in public sector work. If you are committed to public service, the Fels MGA program will help you acquire the tools and understanding needed to be successful throughout your career.

5-Course Certificates in Economic Development & Growth, Nonprofit Administration, Politics, & Public Finance

The Fels certificate program is a rigorous, five-course graduate degree program that attracts a diverse group of students interested in specialized fields within the public sector. If you are pursuing the Fels MGA, enrolled in other graduate programs at Penn, or work in the Greater Philadelphia region, a Fels certificate will prepare you for a career in public finance, nonprofit administration, economic development, or politics. 

Dual Degree Programs

The Fels Institute offers a number of dual degree options that enable students to pursue the Masters of Governmental Administration concurrently with another graduate program at the University of Pennsylvania. If you are interested in combining a study of governmental administration with coursework in public health, education policy, social policy, environmental studies, or law, a dual degree program will allow you to obtain two Penn degrees in an accelerated format.

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