Graduate School of Public and International Affairs—Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM)
This accelerated 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 Master 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:
| MPPM Foundation Courses (select one) |
3 cr.
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 PIA 2850 Public Service Skills and Competencies |
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| PIA 2300 Global Governance |
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| PIA 2501 Issues in Development Management and Policy |
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| MPPM Core Courses (select two for 6 credits) |
6 cr.
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| PIA 2008 Economics for Public Affairs |
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| PIA 2117 Public Program Evaluation or |
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| PIA 2290 Topics in Public Administration: Analytical Techniques or |
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| PIA 2177 Analytical Techniques in Public and Nonprofit Management |
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| Specialization Courses (six courses) |
18 cr.
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| PIA 2896 MPPM Policy Seminar |
_3 cr.
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| Minimum Credits Required |
30 cr.
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Specializations available to MPPM students are:
Economic and Social Development/Development Planning
Environmental Management and Policy
International Political Economy
International Security Studies
Management of Nonprofit Organizations
Urban Management
Local and Regional Development
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