Overview

Recognizing the paramount importance of data analytics, data science, and policy simulation in today’s policy landscape, the Master of Public Policy curriculum emphasizes the integration of public policy with cutting-edge information systems and technology.

You will gain a deep understanding of various application areas, including service delivery, nonprofit management, urban planning, community development, conflict resolution, and applied social sciences.

Furthermore, the program at the University of Massachusetts Boston addresses the critical need for policy analysts proficient in conducting ‘equity audits’ and analyzing programs through equity and racial justice lenses underpinned by advanced quantitative analytic methods.

Career Possibilities

Policy analyst
Nonprofit program director/manager
Data analyst or data scientist
Social policy researcher
Economic development specialist
Environmental policy advisor
Health care policy analyst
Education policy specialist
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy Processes: Environmental Power and Outcomes
Analytic Methods for Public Policy
Microeconomics
Policy and Program Evaluation
Political Economy of Class, Race and Gender
Public Finance and Budgeting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

More details

April 1 (priority deadline)

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Write a 500-word essay on your reasons for considering the UMass Boston MPP program in relation to your academic background, professional work experience, and career goals, and a 1,000-word essay describing your personal qualities and development and how they have influenced your career choice.
Add a current résumé or CV noting your previous educational (a bachelor's degree is required) and working experience.
Submit official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges attended.
Submit a writing sample consisting of 3-5 pages. It might be from your previous academic or professional work.
Please include two letters of recommendation: one from a recent academic source (within the past seven years) and one from a recent professional source (within the past five years).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15410 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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