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22 Master's degrees offered by the university
Public Policy
Public Policy from Harvard University is a rigorous two-year program that prepares you to understand complex problems and craft concrete solutions.
Business Administration and Public Policy with Business Administration and Public Administration-International Development
Business Administration and Public Policy with Business Administration and Public Administration-International Development from Harvard University combine the core curricula of the HBS MBA and HKS degrees with a wide range of elective options from both schools.
South Asian Studies
South Asian Studies from Harvard University work is tailored to individual intellectual interests, it is our expectation that all doctoral students will ground their work in primary language materials and participate in interdisciplinary studies of South Asian languages, histories, and cultures.
Government
Explore the institutions of government, politics, policy, and the systems used to govern communities and nation-states. In this Government master offered by Harvard University, you gain a deeper understanding of the complex role of governmental organizations within society.
Regional Studies - Middle East
Regional Studies - Middle East from Harvard University supports research and teaching on a broad range of topics related to the region. At the core of the Center’s mandate is the pursuit of firsthand knowledge about the Middle East based on literacy in its languages and understanding of its diverse politics, cultures, and histories.
Regional Studies - Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia
Regional Studies - Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia from Harvard University is a two-year program offering advanced training in the history, politics, culture, society, and languages of this expansive region.
Organizational Behavior
Develop a deeper understanding of human behavior in an organizational setting. Through the Organizational Behavior professional graduate certificate from Harvard University, you gain insight into strategies and methods that cultivate and strengthen group performance, resource management, and organizational dynamics.
Urban Planning and Public Policy
Urban Planning and Public Policy from Harvard University permits students to pursue a Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree at HKS and a Master in Urban Planning (MUP) degree at the GSD and to complete both degrees in three years, rather than the four years that would be required if the two degrees were pursued independently.
Education Policy and Analysis
At Education Policy and Analysis from Harvard University you will learn how to scale effective education practices and how to leverage policy in order to expand their reach
Public Administration in International Development
Public Administration in International Development from Harvard University is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in international development. It is an economics-centered, multidisciplinary program, combining rigorous training in analytical and quantitative methods with an emphasis on policy and practice.
Regional Studies - East Asia
Regional Studies - East Asia from Harvard University is a vibrant interdisciplinary master's degree program designed to educate students in the languages, societies, and cultures of East Asia.
Human Development and Education
Human Development and Education from Harvard University prepares you to support the unique needs and growth of all learners — whether you are interested in exploring a direct service role, starting a nonprofit organization, engaging in clinical or counseling work, or pursuing doctoral research.
History of Science
History of Science from Harvard University is producing the next generation of professional historians of science, training students to examine the development of science through a course of study that lays a broad foundation for teaching and research across the field.
Medical Anthropology
Medical Anthropology from Harvard University offers coursework and training leading to the PhD in two principal fields of specialization—archaeology and social anthropology—that have their own programs of study and examination procedures. The department also offers an AM in medical anthropology.
Public Administration (Mid-Career)
At Public Administration (Mid-Career) from Harvard University you have the freedom to pursue your intellectual interests, develop new capabilities, expose yourself to new approaches and methods, and advance your career.
Psychology
Examine the application of psychology and understanding of human behavior. In the Psychology master’s program from Harvard University you explore core theories and the latest research, gaining insights into how human beings think, feel, and navigate their social world.
English
Deepen your understanding of fiction, poetry, and drama while learning to analyze and interpret literary texts with this English degree at Harvard University. Hone your research and writing skills, and become a stronger reader and critical thinker.
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University encompasses the study of ancient and modern peoples, languages, literatures, cultures, and societies of the Near and Middle East. Languages include Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic, Armenian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Iranian, Persian, Sumerian, Turkish, and Yiddish.
Dual Degree
You are a highly accomplished professional with years of real-world experience. You're looking to take a pause in your career, and give yourself time to experience different cultures, discover new academic interests or pursue existing ones and earn a master’s Dual Degree from Harvard Kennedy School.
Anthropology
Explore human cultures and societies, and gain a deep understanding of our global complexities and their implications on the human experience with this Anthropology degree offered by Harvard University.