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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.

Master of Public Policy

Analyze policy and use data to drive progress.

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PhD in Public Policy and Administration

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

Master of Public Financial Management

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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.

Latest News

2024 Wendell H. Ford Lecture, featuring Douglas Brinkley

Oct 8, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Presidential historian and noted author Douglas Brinkley will be the featured speaker at the University of Kentucky's 2024 Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Lecture at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 at the Singletary Center for the Arts (405 Rose St., Lexington, K, 40508). Complimentary parking at the Linden Walk, Boone Center, and Memorial Coliseum lots will be reserved for all guests (no UK pass required) from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Seminar: Igor Cunha

Sep 6, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

A Century of Municipal Bond Financing Co-authors: Gustavo S. Cortes (University of Florida) & Klenio Barbosa (SKEMA Business School) Abstract

Martin School Co-Sponsors 2024 NTJ Forum

Martin School Program Coordinator Aug 29, 2024

{Reprinted from ntanet.org} The Editors of the National Tax Journal (NTJ) are excited to continue our webinar series that periodically features some of the NTJ’s recently published articles. Co-sponsored with the University of Kentucky’s Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, The Rise of Student Debt and Loan Forgiveness webinar will comprise four papers from the Forum in the September 2024 issue.

2024 Graduation Reception

May 2, 2024

Congratulations to the Martin School Class of 2024!

Zach, Anamei, and Will looking at Kaylee's poster

Data and Evidence class presents data visualizations during Data Walk

Apr 23, 2024

Students in PPL 401 - Data and Evidence in Public Policy presented their data visualization projects this April. Topics were very diverse and included higher education, drug policies, zoning laws, reduction of firearm-related crimes, and more.

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