Overview

Why Study Public Policy at Simmons?

Simmons University MPP students are passionate about making a difference. Through this master’s degree, they gain a command of public policy analysis and an applied understanding of the various surrounding institutional contexts. This fosters their ability to bring about positive change from policy development through to its implementation, understanding completely the impact of their work on all levels of society.

The 11-course Master’s in Public Policy degree can be taken through full- or part-time study with most students completing the degree within two years. Its dynamic curriculum draws on courses in economics, quantitative methods, political science, and sociology, providing students with an interdisciplinary foundation that leads to deeper, more substantive policy analysis.

Accentuated by elective courses in the College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice, the MPP degree provides an integrated, well-rounded perspective of public policy in the United States. Explore the full course breakdown below in the Program Requirements section.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Analysis and Theory

Social Policy Analysis

Economic Policy Analysis

Quantitative Methods

Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

30-33

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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115

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application or paper application form

Current résumé

Statement of purpose

Two letters of recommendation

Academic or policy-based writing sample

Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate-level courses taken, including official transcripts from all study-abroad programs.

TOEFL scores, if English is not the applicant's first language and the applicant does not hold a degree from a university where English is the primary language of instruction

Non-refundable application fee of $35

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36750 USD / year

≈ 36750 USD / year
Out-of-State

36750 USD / year

≈ 36750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36750 USD / year

≈ 36750 USD / year

Additional Details

Student Fee: USD 80 per semester

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Overview

Why Study Public Policy at Simmons?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Boston

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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