MPPA Public Policy and Administration at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Master of Public Policy and Administration prepares students for leadership in nonprofit, public and private sectors, with a strong analytical foundation applicable to a wide range of policy issues. Students complete a required summer internship, a senior capstone project and a professional development seminar.

Faculty: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Department: School of Public Policy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Core courses in public management, economics in public policy, analysis and statistical methods, plus electives such as negotiations, makerspace leadership, social and environmental enterprises, public policy, racism and patriarchy. Dual degrees are offered in business administration, higher education, public health and regional planning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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.

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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.

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