Successful candidates for the MPM program will exhibit a solid record as policy professionals, with aspirations to assume a greater leadership role and to strengthen their commitment to service enhancing the quality of life in their country and the world. Most participants will have gained five or more years of experience in public policy and management at a substantial level.

 

The MPM degree strikes a balance between analytics, executive training and substantive focus within specific policy areas. Analytic courses stress a policy manager's role in commissioning, interpreting and communicating policy analysis. Full-time students complete their degrees after one summer and two semesters. Part-time participants fulfill the requirements for their degrees over the course of two summers and four semesters. International students in F-1 or J-1 status are required to enroll full-time each semester.