442 Master's in Public Policy in North America

The Public Policy and Public Administration M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a comprehensive two-year, full-time programme. This course-based degree provides expert training in democratic governance and strategic advice. Students can choose between a research-focused track or a professional internship placement.

The program provides graduate training with its Masters in Democracy And Governance from Georgetown University, executive and professional education opportunities, and advances research in the areas of democratic change and governance reform through the Center for Democracy and Civil Society

The Public Affairs - DC Concentration MPAff program from University of Texas at Austin gives master's students the extraordinary opportunity of simultaneously working in the nation’s capital and earning a public policy graduate degree.

At Heller's two-year Master of Public Policy program at Brandeis University, we are committed to the concept of knowledge advancing social justice. We live at the intersection of research and public policy at a top-ten school of social policy, a place where policy impacts people. 

A Public Policy and Management degree from The Ohio State University offers you a wide array of career options that engage you in work that matters. Whether you see yourself in a senior role at the U.S. State Department, as an agency head in state government, as a city manager, or as an advocate in a nonprofit organization, our program will help prepare you for success.

The International Education Policy and Management program of Vanderbilt University will equip you with the skills needed to address contemporary public policy issues facing education and informal learning environments around the world.

Through the Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree program at University of Wisconsin Madison, young professionals and new college graduates learn the skills needed to transform an interest in public affairs into serious careers.

The Higher Education - Public Policy programme at the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive master level curriculum. This course is delivered via a public study mode, focusing on the intersection of educational leadership and policy analysis. Students gain vital expertise over the duration of this rigorous academic path.

The Public Policy programme at the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course focuses on developing analytical skills for complex societal challenges. Students engage with rigorous academic training at the University of Michigan to prepare for leadership in the public sector.

This cutting-edge Data Analytics and Policy program from Johns Hopkins University empowers students to tackle meaningful policy challenges using analytics. Students graduate with the expertise to be data-driven decisionmakers and policy leaders in both the public and private sector.

The Master of Arts in Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island is a unique, interdisciplinary postgraduate programme. This public course offers both thesis and course-based streams over two years. It explores island cultures and environments through a policy-driven lens for global students.

The Master of Public Administration at the University of Rhode Island is a 36-credit, fully online programme designed for flexible learning. This accelerated degree can be completed in one to two years, offering a comprehensive curriculum focused on public management, policy analysis, and effective governance.

The Urban and Regional Studies M.Sc. at the University of Lethbridge is a research-focused programme exploring the forces shaping modern cities. This public study mode degree lasts 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time. It combines advanced coursework with a thesis to address complex global urban challenges.

The Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning program at Tufts University is a professional degree which prepare students for careers in a wide variety of planning and policy fields.

The Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice and Policy (MPH-PHPP) from University of Maryland is designed to provide working professionals with the broad range of knowledge and skill-based competencies needed to assume leadership roles in addressing important public health practice and policy issues nationally and globally.

The Urban and Public Affairs degree at University of San Francisco trains students in public policy, urban studies, and grassroots organizing, examining ways policy and community engagement can effect positive change.

The Policy and Strategy programme at the University of Lethbridge is a research-focused Master of Science in Management. This public course is delivered in person over 20 months full-time or 40 months part-time. It provides advanced training in organisational ecology and strategic implementation for ambitious professionals.

Lead social change and transform the world. The Community Development and Action program of Vanderbilt University combines theory, research, and practice to equip you to become a change agent in organizations and communities that support positive human development.

The International Policy programme at the University of Georgia is a professional degree designed for those seeking careers in global governance. This public study mode course provides advanced training in international affairs. Students develop practical skills for roles in government, industry, or global organisations.

The UVA Darden School of Business and Batten School from University of Virginia offer a  Business Administration – Public Policy (Dual Degree) program that leads to the completion of the MBA and MPP degrees in three years, instead of the four that would be required if each were taken separately.