NASPAA, or the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration is the global standard in public service education and serves as our accrediting body. It currently has over 300 member programs located in the US and 14 countries around the globe. They have a twofold mission to “ensure excellence in education and training for public service and to promote the ideal of public service.”

NASPAA launched its Student Simulation Competition in 2015, which took place at seven (7) institutions across the US and one international location. This event has continued to grow and the MPA Program Office staff supports the efforts of this program.

Please visit the NASPAA Student Simulation Competition website for more information on this year’s competition.

Each year, the Carolina MPA Program will sponsor one on-campus and one online MPA student by providing transportation and lodging funding for this unique opportunity. More information on the Carolina MPA NASPAA Student Simulation application process here.