Overview

At Public Policy at the University of Denver students graduate with a job-ready skill set, equally applicable to decision-making and leadership positions in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. MPP graduates are able to define policy problems across disciplinary boundaries and apply methodologies and ethical awareness to evaluate and implement alternative courses of action in multiple settings.

Careers

The only Master of Public Policy (MPP) program in the state of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West, Korbel's MPP prepares students with the analytical skills and competencies needed for professional careers in government, private industry and non-profits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy Analysis

Professional Policy Practice

The Economics of Public Policy Analysis

Decision Analysis, Modeling and Quantitative Methods

Politics and Policy-Making in Comparative Perspective

Public Management & Policy Implementation

Law and Public Policy

Race and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Priority: January 15 Followed by rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

If English is not your native language, you will have to submit test scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) assessment.

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Financial Verification Form

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Be sure to submit at least one transcript from all your post-secondary institutions. All our applicants must also submit proof of their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, if applicable, with a degree certificate or diploma.

The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51090 USD / year

≈ 51090 USD / year
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In-State

51090 USD / year

≈ 51090 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition for 3 quarters.

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

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