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Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Good Public Policy Isn’t

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Study at George Mason University & Earn a Master’s Degree That’s Interdisciplinary, International and Practical

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program is designed to produce astute policy professionals who will move rapidly into leadership positions in the policy world. The strong analytical approach of the program develops skills in problem-solving and research methods, and ensures familiarity with economic concepts and applications.

Students learn practical qualitative and quantitative research skills and functional approaches to policy analysis and decision-making.

Ethical considerations in policy making are incorporated throughout the curriculum. The program has a robust international emphasis to ensure that graduates think comparatively and globally about policy processes and problems.

Students tackle a wide range of issues, including

The quality of institutional governance in specific venues
The range of quantitative methods used for public policy analysis
How theory and ethics influence public policy making
The assumptions made by policy professionals examined against a broad range of philosophical, social, political, and economic imperatives
And more.

Emphasize Your Public Policy Interests

Mason University’s interdisciplinary approach gives students the opportunity to concentrate on areas of policy that interest them and relate directly to their career objectives. The School offers a range of courses concentrated on topic areas, including but not limited to:

National Security and Public Policy
Regional Economic Development Policy
Science and Technology Policy
Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption
Transportation Policy
Urban Policy and Development

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Courses You’ll Take

Governance and Policy Processes
Assess governance processes in public and private organizational settings on the basis of efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness to societal needs in a rapidly changing global environment.

U.S. Financial Policy Processes and Procedures
Examine design and operation of expenditure and revenue systems at federal, state, and local levels of U.S. government. Emphasis on mobilizing and allocating resources through budget planning, adoption, and execution.

Policy and Organizational Analysis
Engage in systematic analysis, both qualitative and quantitative, with an emphasis on research design, information acquisition, application of data analysis techniques, and presentation, including writing for professional and lay audiences.

Culture, Organization, and Technology
Focus on the influence of culture in societal, political, economic, and technological processes, nationally and internationally. Learn pertinent approaches to the study of culture and develop practical skills in observation, participation, and intervention.