Overview

In the master’s in Public Policy (MPP) program from DePaul University, you’ll also learn how to advance policies that are beneficial to urban communities and to advocate for those who are marginalized or at risk.

Key Facts

Policy design, implementation and analysis
Law and public policy
Advocacy and lobbying
Economic foundations in public service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public service management

Applied statistics for public service

Public service

Policy design and analysis

Policy implementation

Advocacy and lobbying

Law and public policy

Research methods for public service

Integrative seminar

Ethical leadership in public service

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-28 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

52 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application
Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended
Two-page personal statement describing your educational and career goals, relevant work or volunteer experience, and any special circumstances affecting past or prospective academic performance
Current resume or curriculum vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18766 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18766 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18766 USD / year

≈ 18766 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Funding

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Delivered

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English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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