442 Master's in Public Policy in North America

This dual-degree Negotiations and Conflict Management program at the University of Baltimore with the UB School of Law is an opportunity to develop skills for a variety of positions in government, nonprofit or private organizations that require knowledge of the law and an ability to manage conflict. 

The M.Phil. in Governance and Public Policy at The University of the West Indies is a research-oriented programme with supervision in the areas of social policy (including human resource development); governance and public policy; economic development policy and management; and integration theory and practice. 

The Master of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy (MAS CSP) Program at the University of California, San Diego is a one-year masters degree that fills an increasing global need for scientific, policy, and communication professionals to take action in response to the threats posed by climate change and to help effectuate the ongoing transition to a low carbon society.  

Accelerate your public policy career with the M.A. in Public Policy offered by Coursera in partnership with O.P. Jindal Global University.

The Public Affairs program at the The University of Iowa educates public affairs leaders who will creatively and knowledgeably address society’s most critical issues and contribute to addressing the grand challenges of the 21st century.

Georgia Institute of Technology's dual MS degree program in City and Regional Planning and Public Policy prepares students for policy analysis and planning work at the national, state, and local levels. Graduates work in public, private, and non-profit settings building on the complementary perspectives and skills of the two professions.

Boston University's Master of Arts in Global Policy (MGP) program immerses students in the fast-growing fields of global policymaking, implementation, and evaluation, preparing them for careers in government, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector. 

Offered in conjunction with UT's McCombs School of Business, the Business and Public Affairs MBA/MPAff dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin is designed to train qualified students in a coordinated program of coursework in public affairs and an advanced business field.

The Law and Public Affairs JD/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin is structured so that students can earn the MPAff and JD degrees simultaneously in four years rather than the five years the two degrees would otherwise require.

The Master of Arts in Tech Ethics and Science Policy at Duke University  explores the ethical dilemmas resulting from these changes and the policymaking methods to translate those discussions into actionable policy recommendations.

Health Care Administration (Online) programme from Oklahoma State University is ranked in the top five programs in the United States. Healthcare is the fastest growing employment base today.

Interdisciplinary in nature, the Communication and Public Affairs MA/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin was created in response to an increased need in both public and private sectors for public policy analysts who have a theoretical understanding of one of the disciplines of communication.

Consistently ranked a top 20 program by U.S. News & World Report, this Public Administration - Emergency Management MPA program from Arizona State University provides the real-world experience emergency managers need to meet today's challenges. You will be prepared to reinvent how policy shapes community resilience and disaster management.

The MELP Engineering, Law, and Policy program at Pennsylvania State University will prepare students from diverse backgrounds in engineering to address societal change, the rapid progress of technology and globalization, and become innovative leaders of change.

The Women's and Gender Studies and Public Affairs MA/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin is structured so that students can earn both master's degrees simultaneously in approximately three academic years, including summers. Degrees are awarded when the required coursework in both areas is completed.

The M.S. in Food Systems and Society at Oregon Health & Science University engages learning about food systems and social change. The cohort-based structure combines asynchronous online courses with short, synchronous intensives. You are able to maintain your work and life commitments, while engaging and collaborating with inspired, motivated peers and other food system leaders.

The Public Policy programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a two-year, full-time professional degree. It equips students with advanced quantitative and analytical tools to lead in a changing world. This on-ground course focuses on practical policy solutions and requires a 400-hour field internship.

The Developmental and Family Science from Oklahoma State University integrates integrating theory, research and application to address key issues that affect individual and family risk and resilience.

The Public Health and Public Affairs MPH/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin combines advanced studies of government, nonprofit agencies and policy with a focus on the issues, organizations and skills needed to make meaningful contributions in the growing field of public health.

The Information Studies and Public Affairs MSIS/MPAff dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin combines advanced studies of government, non-profit agencies, and policy with a focus on knowledge and practice needed to make meaningful contributions in information organizations such as government agencies, libraries, archives, schools, museums and beyond.