Graduate School of Public and International Affairs - Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM)
This executive management program, designed for accomplished professionals, gives credit for a level of managerial knowledge and administrative skills that less experienced students do not possess. The curriculum is flexible, and can be tailored to individual interests or needs. At the beginning of the program, MPPM students will be exposed to a variety of resources on the emerging context of professional public service as well as normative frameworks regarding the types of skills and competencies needed for the public service.
Requirements for Masters of Public Policy and Management (MPPM)
The degree consists of 10 courses, for a total of 30 credits. Three components make up the curriculum:
- Foundation courses (including MPPM Policy Seminar)
- Specialized area of study courses
- Elective courses
These course requirements are distributed as follows:
| Foundation Courses |
6 cr. |
| PIA 2850 Public Service Skills and Competencies in the 21st Century |
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| PIA 2896 MPPM Policy Seminar |
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| Specialization Courses (See below) |
15 cr. |
| Electives |
9 cr. |
| Minimum Credits Required |
30 cr. |
Specializations available to MPPM students are:
Criminal Justice
Economic and Social Development/Development Planning
Environmental Management and Policy
International Political Economy
International Security Studies
Management of Nonprofit Organizations
Personnel and Labor Relations
Urban Management
Local and Regional Development
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