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Welcome to the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration

Discover your path to Public Policy

Academic Programs

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Undergraduate Programs

A major or minor in Public Policy will give you the skills you need to make lasting, positive impact in the world.

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Master of Public Administration

Master the skills required for advanced careers across the public and nonprofit sectors.

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Master of Public Policy

Analyze policy and use data to drive progress.

Graduation 2022, Sarah Smith, Sophie Beavin

PhD in Public Policy and Administration

Carry out sophisticated policy research and pursue meaningful careers in academia, government agencies, and beyond.

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Master of Public Financial Management

All Programs Online, Certificates, Undergraduate Minor, more.

You can earn Master's degree or Certificate at your own pace, online. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are, and train you to launch a career in public service.

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Martin School Annual Frankfort Trip

Feb 9, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Learn more about careers in and around state government while networking with professionals and Martin School alumni. Students will tour the capitol building and meet with various policy professionals.   Please contact Brooke Kuerzi for questions.

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Martin School Open House

Feb 7, 2023, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Martin School Open House! Tuesday, February 7 from 4-6 pm in 445 P.O.T.  Learn more about our in-person (MPA/MPP) and online (MPFM, NPM, PFM Certificate) degrees

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Undergraduate Hunter McCormick's work with Government Accountability Office (GAO) gets published

Jan 23, 2023

After successfully completing an internship with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in summer 2022, Hunter McCormick's ('23) work has paid off. On January 23, 2023, a report he contributed to during his time with the GAO was officially published.

Fall 2023 Admitted Student Day Public Policy Mixer

Mar 10, 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Join us for a special Admitted Student Day in March for Public Policy majors. Admitted public policy majors who attend the Admitted Student Day on Friday, March 10th will have the opportunity to attend a Martin School mixer from 2 - 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to mingle with current students and faculty, get pressing questions answered, and see what it's like to be part of our wildly powerful community! Register here!

2023 spring seminar series speaker Dr. Joel Slemrod

Seminar: Dr. Joel Slemrod

Apr 28, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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