Comprised of a core curriculum and electives in a variety of areas of focus, the two-year MPP is a professional degree program designed for students who wish to gain a thorough training in public policy skills and issues.
Core Courses
The core curriculum draws on a variety of disciplines and fields, including economics, sociology, political science, statistics, econometrics, political economy, organizational theory, and program evaluation. These areas provide a foundation in critical analysis, reflecting the School's belief that mastering quantitative and analytical skills prepares students to be effective public policy practitioners.
The required core courses are:
1.Analytical Politics I: Strategic Foundations
2.Analytical Politics II: The Policymaking Process (domestic and international offerings)
3.Statistical Methods for Policy Research I & II
4.Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy I & II
5.Decisions and Organizations
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