The National Urban Fellows (NUF) is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors. The NUF-MPA requires students to complete their coursework in 14-months. Students take 21 credits on-campus during two intensive summer sessions. In the fall and spring semesters, fellows complete the remaining MPA coursework online while also receiving academic credit for working full-time in a nine-month mentorship assignment in a public or nonprofit organization. Each fellow receives a monthly stipend, health insurance, a book allowance, relocation and travel reimbursement, and full payment of Baruch College tuition. There is a competitive admission process, including a written application followed by an in-person interview. NUF maintains an extensive alumni network that connects students to a wide range of public service careers.
National Urban Fellows- MPASummer (12 credits) |
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Introduction to Public Affairs |
3 credits |
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Communication in Public Settings |
3 credits |
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Research and Analysis I |
3 credits |
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Research and Analysis II |
3 credits |
Fall (9 credits) |
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Public and Nonprofit Management I |
3 credits |
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Budgeting and Financial Analysis I |
3 credits |
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Mentorship in Public Affairs |
3 credits |
Spring (12 credits) |
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Public and Nonprofit Management II |
3 credits |
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Leadership and Strategy in Public Affairs |
3 credits |
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Capstone Seminar |
3 credits |
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Educational Policy
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Health Politics and Policy Making |
3 credits |
Summer (9 credits) |
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Economic Analysis and Public Policy |
3 credits |
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Budgeting and Finance for Nonprofits |
3 credits |
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Policy Analysis |
3 credits |