Overview

Key facts

At the conclusion of the Public Policy - Policy Informatics MPP program from Arizona State University, students are able to identify, analyze and interpret the challenges and dilemmas of public policies, especially those of urban areas. Students also are able to approach policy analysis with a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods and are prepared to develop innovative processes and tools to deal with changing realities of public policy and address issues on a global, regional and local scale.

The Master of Public Policy program with a concentration in policy informatics provides the knowledge and skills for students who seek careers that require them to use informatics tools, models and simulations to help individuals and groups deliberate and evaluate policy decisions and explore new governance infrastructures. This concentration emphasizes theories and research concerning decision-making, complexity theory and visualization of quantitative and qualitative information, collective intelligence, behavioral economics and persuasive technologies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to pursue a career in a field related to public administration or public policy. This may include opportunities as either a manager or policy analyst in local, state or federal agencies; nonprofit organizations; and private organizations that interface with the public sector.

The program can also serve as a platform for preparation for doctoral studies in public policy, public administration, urban studies and other related programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Service Research
Microeconomics of Public Policy
Public Policy Analysis
Advanced Policy Analysis
Applied Econometrics
Diversity, Ethics and Leading Public Change
Complexity in Public Policy and Management
e-Public Administration
Policy Informatics

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
A bachelor's or master's degree, in a related field, from a regionally accredited institution. Related fields include political science, planning, business, urban and metropolitan studies as well as other social science disciplines, although the department may accept applicants with degrees from all educational backgrounds provided the minimum requirements for the program are met.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
verbal, quantitative and analytical scores on the GRE (institution code: 4007) or GMAT scores
three letters of recommendation
written statement
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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30348 USD / year

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27810 USD / year

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12940 USD / year

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Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

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