A Master of Public Policy (MPP) provides a set of core skills in policy analysis, program evaluation, management, and politics that are valuable in many settings -- from national, state, and local government to "think tanks," consulting firms, community-action groups, and direct-service providers -- not only in the United States, but around the world. Compared to public administration programs, the scope of the MPP training prepares students for a broader range of careers inside and outside government.