MPP Public Policy at University of Miami

Programme overview

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a graduate professional degree proposed by the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences. In contrast to the existing Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, the MPP degree has a deeper focus on the development and effects of public policy, the use of quantitative analysis, the role of economic factors in public-decision making, resource allocation, and decision modeling.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 36 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

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Entry requirements

In cooperation with the College of Arts and Science, the Department of Political Science, the Graduate Program will review applicant files and make admissions decisions. Requirements for Admission Include: Completion of an application. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. (In order to limit class size for maximum teacher-student exchange, the MPP program will give preference to students with above average GRE scores, excellent letters of recommendation, and superior writing skills). Two letters of recommendation. Statement of Purpose.

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.

Most on-campus graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application; the application fee is $85 for Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Communication, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Miller School of Medicine and Rosenstiel School programmes, and $100 for Miami Herbert Business School and Frost School of Music programmes. Nursing applies through NursingCAS; Law, MD, Physical Therapy and Public Health Sciences use their own application portals.

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