MPP Public Policy at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Master of Public Policy is a one-year, 37-credit programme that prepares students for leadership in the nonprofit, public and private sectors, combining online and in-person classes with internships and client projects. It is open to any applicant with a bachelor's degree in any field and no GRE score is required.

Faculty: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Department: School of Public Policy | Duration: 1 year (37 credits); part-time study also available | Intake: Summer start; priority deadline March 15, regular deadline April 15 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Seven core courses (including the policy seminar), a summer internship, and five electives, three of which must be School of Public Policy electives. Students learn to analyze, research, communicate about and develop policies using data. A dual MPP/MS in DACSS is available.

Career pathways

Careers in government, non-profit organizations, businesses and social movements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPP: open to any applicant who has completed a bachelor's degree in any field. School of Public Policy graduate applicants (MPP, MPPA, MS DACSS): personal statement, resume or CV, most recent official college transcript, two letters of recommendation (at least one from a current or former professor), and a short essay response. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is required for international students without prior instruction in English. GRE and a writing sample are optional. On-campus MPP priority deadline March 15, regular deadline April 15.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer start; priority deadline March 15, regular deadline April 15

Duration: 1 year (37 credits); part-time study also available

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