860 Full-time Master's degrees in Public Policy

Develop a unique appreciation of 21st century challenges by integrating political and legal perspectives. Deepen your understanding of critical issues, including the ethics and conduct of armed conflict, human rights under authoritarian regimes, and interstate negotiations on issues like trade, climate change, and peace. 

The Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Practice programme at Boston University is an intensive three-semester course of study combining a strong foundation in economics with the management methods appropriate for students interested in careers as policy analysts and decision-makers in government, nonprofit institutions, international organizations, and the private sector.

The Global Commerce and Policy M.A. at George Mason University is a versatile postgraduate programme designed for the public study mode. This degree integrates international relations with business, offering full-time or part-time paths. Students benefit from evening classes and a curriculum focused on global finance and trade.

The Public Policy program at University of Virginia offers more than the typical policy research and data analysis education found at other public policy schools. 

The Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at the University of British Columbia is a 20-month, full-time professional course. This degree type focuses on policy analysis and global governance. Students engage in hands-on learning and community fieldwork to prepare for leadership roles in international policy sectors.

The Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy MSc program at University of Southern California receives significant funding from the National Institutes of Health, particularly in the areas of molecular mechanisms of disease and drug design, development, targeting and delivery.

The Policy Studies program of the University of Washington Bothell offers an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach to the study of how policy interventions can serve the public good, advise public decisions, and advance social change.

Public Management and Policy from University of Pretoria aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education.

European Affairs (Dual Degree with University of St. Gallen) from Sciences Po aims to prepare students and futures managers to work in the European affairs.

European Affairs (Dual Degree with Freie Universität Berlin) from Sciences Po presents you the Franco-German relationship that plays an essential role within the European integration project and mastering the languages (French, English and German) as well as having a broad knowledge of the French and German cultures represents a great advantage in the EU.

The Civil Engineering - Science, Society and Policy programme at the University of Ottawa is a full-time Master of Applied Science (MASc) delivered in a public study mode. Over two years, students bridge technical engineering expertise with policy evaluation, exploring how emerging technologies and evidence-based decisions shape modern society.

This Economic Analysis and Public Policy course from Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is offered for students with a background in economics who wish to specialize in the analysis of public policies to practice professions related to the planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects and public policies.

European Economic Governance and Policy at European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) aims to equip students with a deep and practical understanding of how the European Union coordinates, manages, and regulates its economic affairs in an increasingly complex environment. 

The program in Master by Coursework - Public Policy and Management is offered at The Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

In the specialisation Public Economics and Policy, you will gain the skills to answer these questions — and many more. You’ll start by learning how markets work and when they may fail. Then you’ll explore how economic policies influence behavior and shape society. You’ll see how well-designed policies can address market failures and promote a fairer, more resilient society. 

Ranked among the top 25 public affairs programs in the nation, the Public Administration and Policy program of University at Albany prepares you to excel as a government administrator, policy analyst, information technology manager, or strategic and financial leader of public and nonprofit institutions. 

 This Public Management and Policy degree program at the University of Bern offers interdisciplinary training with lectures and seminars and case studies focusing on methodology and subject area.

The Graduate Pathway in Environmental Science and Policy, Pre-Master from INTO George Mason University students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Environmental Science and Policy are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Political Science - Public Service program at Illinois State University is a 32-hour sequence of the master's degree in Political Science.  

Earn a master’s degree in the innovative, accelerated Medicine, Health, and Society program of Vanderbilt University. Medicine, Health, and Society is an interdisciplinary field of research that critically examines the social foundations of health.