Overview

The Public Policy master is offered by North Dakota State University. A Master of Public Policy prepares students to be policymakers. The coursework helps students to identify policy goals, design effective programs, and evaluate policies to determine if they have met their intended goals. Unlike an MPA (Master of Public Administration), which prepares students to carry out policy implementation, an MPP program trains those who will determine “what works” and generate new policy solutions to social problems.

Key Facts

Individuals with MPPs work in government agencies, non-profits, think tanks, political advocacy organizations, and even the private sector. Professionals with MPPs are attractive candidates for organizations that want to evaluate and improve their policies and approaches. MPPs cultivate strategic thinkers who want to do good, and do it well. Nationally, the number of open jobs listing an MPP as a qualification is large and growing. Analytics firm Burning Glass reports over 300 jobs per year just in North Dakota and the surrounding states, offering an average salary of over $75,000. Universities in the region currently confer substantially fewer MPP degrees than necessary to meet this demand.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy Analysis

Global Public Policy

Policy Design and Evaluation

Public Budgeting and Finance

Harm Reduction for Policymakers
Methods for Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

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National: Rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fargo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Students must have adequate preparation for the study of chemistry and biochemistry at the graduate level, and show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience

You are required to submit your online application and nonrefundable $35 application fee

A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Submitting your transcripts (statement of marks)

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship or residency, must demonstrate proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission to a graduate program

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28152 USD / year

≈ 28152 USD / year
Out-of-State

24120 USD / year

≈ 24120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16092 USD / year

≈ 16092 USD / year

Living costs

Fargo

United States

870 - 1260 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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