Master of Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) is designed to produce astute policy professionals who will move rapidly to leadership positions in the policy world. The strong analytical approach of the program leads to skills in problem solving and research methods, and ensures familiarity with economics concepts and applications. Required courses in the policy process and national political institutions, theory and practice in public policy, finance and budget policymaking, and comparative political institutions contribute to students' substantive understanding and ability to operate within a political context. Ethical considerations in policymaking are incorporated throughout the curriculum. The program has a robust international emphasis that ensures that graduates think comparatively and globally about policy processes and problems.

The M.P.P. program reflects the overarching themese of the School, including a focus on the critical interface between the public and private sectors, the changes in technology that underlie profound changes modern societies are undergoing, and the interplay of culture, organizations the technology in a quest to find alternative approaches to policy decisions.

The skills acquired in this program are in high demand in the private sector and by government agencies such as the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Transportation, as well as state and local governments. Evening classes are convenient for the working professional and are located on our Arlington and Fairfax campuses.

Classes are taught by world-class faculty, as well as experts from the private sector and government agencies, bringing to the classroom seasoned perspectives on the problems of the day and options for their solution. The M.P.P. degree offers the opportunity to become a dynamic, sophisticated analyst, seeking creative solutions to policy problems and making sound recommendations that are responsive to client needs and in line with public values.

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