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MPP Public Policy in Housing Policy at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Public Policy will prepare graduates to practice strategic leadership that can bridge public policy thinking with technical expertise in formal and informal policy making processes. Two streams of study are available: Digital Society and Housing Policy

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: May  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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The Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Housing Policy is a professional degree that integrates seminar-based learning, case studies, skills labs, and experiential education opportunities to develop core competencies in public policy in general, and housing policy within a Canadian context. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on developing the theory and skills necessary for students to master public policy fundamentals, housing policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement strategies. The program aims to train prospective policy leaders to effectively address the complex social, political, and economic challenges associated with contemporary housing issues in Canada. By leveraging their tra

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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