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PA Capstone Projects on Resumes

How Do I Present My Capstone Project on My Resume?

The MPA Capstone Project is an excellent professional experience to highlight on your resume. It is a

demonstration of the skills you have acquired at the Maxwell School that applies to real-world issues and real-

world clients. Highlight this experience under your

Education or Experience section of your resume.

Education Section

Suggested Format:

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Aairs, Syracuse University

Candidate for Master of Public Administration, Expected Graduation: June 2028

• Graduate Assistant for the Campbell Public Aairs Institute

• Relevant Coursework: Nonprot Management & Governance, Fund Development,

Financial Management in Nonprot Organizations, Eective Group Facilitation, Interest-

Based Problem Solving, Managerial Economics, Public Budgeting

Capstone Project: Long-Term Growth and Sustainability at the EquiCenter, a

therapeutic equestrian center, May 2028

• Team will: Research demand and feasibility of expansion; Implement Green

Initiatives in construction of new facility; Identify funding sources for capital campaign;

•Description of content, purpose of project and skills involved (analyzed, researched, interviewed, assessed, etc.)

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ABCD Corporation Syracuse, NY and Washington, DC

Short-Term Consultant (MPA Capstone Project) June 2019

• Created a Code of Conduct and Ethics for Research and Development

• Researched various Codes of Conduct across multiple academic disciplines to

determine effectiveness

• Researched and advised on strategies for increased public participation in NASA

initiatives

• Served as group liaison to NASA staff