Overview

The Public Policy core courses from Stony Brook University teach skills in political, economic, quantitative, and organizational analysis, with a practical focus on the solutions to complex public policy problems. With this foundation, students take one or more courses in a specialized concentration and a related internship or research assignment. The entire program of 31 credit hours can be completed in one calendar year by full-time students, and within two years by those attending part-time.

Careers

Stony Brook University's Master of Arts in Public Policy prepares students to take a wide variety of leadership roles in the growing field of public policy. Among the many opportunities that await graduates of this program are staff and managerial positions in executive, legislative, or judicial agencies at the local, state, national, and international levels; work on behalf of candidates for public office; positions in public policy journalism; work for private, non-profit and advocacy organizations; leadership roles in civic associations; or advanced graduate study.

For students entering the public policy field for the first time, the program offers training and credentials to launch their careers; for those already working in the field, the program will enhance their skills and credentials. Graduates of the program will be joining alumni who have established highly successful careers in many public policy venues, and who are also available to assist them with employment and career counseling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Budgeting and Finance

Public Management and Organizational Behavior

Personnel Systems for Public Policy

Survey Research for Public Policy

Administrative Law for Policy Analysts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Stony Brook University online application. Application fee of $100 (Credit Card)

Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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13164 USD / year

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13164 USD / year

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5652 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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