Overview

The Concurrent Degrees at Harvard University provide a unique opportunity for students to integrate their public policy training with another professional field such as business, law, or medicine. By pursuing two degrees simultaneously, students gain a broader perspective on global challenges while benefiting from a streamlined academic timeline. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that graduates are equipped with a diverse toolkit to lead in complex, cross-sector environments.

Why Concurrent Degrees at Harvard University?

Choosing this path allows students to bridge the gap between different sectors, such as the intersection of government and private enterprise. The university maintains strong partnerships with prestigious institutions, including the MIT Sloan School of Management and Stanford Law School, as well as internal collaborations with the Harvard Medical School and Harvard Divinity School. Students benefit from exclusive seminars, dedicated leadership councils, and access to extensive research centres that focus on democratic governance, international development, and social policy.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 61926 per year
National fee: USD 61926 per year
Local fee: USD 61926 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to weave together two distinct halves of a learning experience, requiring at least three semesters of residency at the Kennedy School. Students engage in core coursework that provides a foundation in policy analysis and management. Modules may include:

Public Policy
International Development
Management and Leadership
Policy Analysis Exercise
Integrated Written Project
Second Year Policy Analysis
Public Administration

Careers with Concurrent Degrees

Graduates are prepared for influential roles that require a sophisticated understanding of how different sectors interact. Many alumni secure positions at the intersection of business, government, and non-profit organisations. The programme supports career transitions into fields such as public sector technology, international policy consultancy, and healthcare management. By combining a master in public policy or administration with a JD, MBA, or MD, graduates are uniquely positioned to lead innovative initiatives that address pressing global issues through public-private collaboration.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The concurrent degree program allows you to pursue degrees at HKS and at a partner school; however, the coursework is not as closely integrated as the joint degree program.

As a student in a concurrent degree program, you are responsible for weaving together the two halves of your learning experience on your own.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies Public Law View 140 other Masters in Public Law in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

$100 USD application fee

Essays, which vary by program

Additional analytical and quantitative résumé or statement, which vary by program

Three strong letters of recommendation from individuals in academia or other professional sectors who know you well and can tell us about your qualifications for our programs

Academic transcripts that include your institution's name, course names, grades you received, and proof of your degree (if received)

Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge English), which vary by program

Tuition Fees

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61926 USD / year

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61926 USD / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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