Public Policy Central European University (CEU)

Overview

The overarching aim of this one-year Public Policy at Central European University (CEU) is to provide you with a solid foundation in key themes, such as economic analysis, policy analysis, and public management, and to apply this expertise in the professional development component.

Students critically evaluate complex challenges to the design of policy solutions, drawing on the cornerstone interdisciplinary approach championed at CEU. As part of your studies, you will re-examine the methods and tools of public policymaking through a mandatory practice requirement in the Policy Lab course, providing opportunities to work with an organization in the public, private, NGO or multilateral sector.

Specializations

You can choose one of the four public policy specializations and develop thematic expertise that builds upon your foundational coursework.

• Development 

• Governance 

• Social Justice and Human Rights 

• Quantitative Policy Analysis 

Careers

Graduates with a one-year MAPP degree may consider exploring roles with the following job titles:

• Advocacy Officer  

• Budget Analyst  

• Community Liaison  

• Consultant in Public Sector/Nonprofit  

• Data Analyst (Policy Focus)  

• Fundraising Manager  

• Government Relations Specialist  

• Human Rights Officer  

• International Development Officer  

• Policy Advisor  

• Policy Analyst  

• Policy Coordinator  

• Policy Research Assistant  

• Policy Specialist  

• Program Manager  

• Research Analyst