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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.

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.

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.

Latest News

Drs. Iuliia Shybalkina and David Agrawal Awarded UNITE General Pilot Grant for Research on 'Race and Local Revenue Systems

ChatGPT Sep 6, 2023

Dr. Iuliia Shybalkina and Dr. David Agrawal have been selected as the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator, respectively, for a UNITE General Pilot Grant focused on research titled "Race and Local Revenue Systems." This grant initiative is designed to provide support to projects that examine racial equity through the lens of humanities and humanistic social sciences. Their selection underscores the significance of their research in addressing the complex issues surrounding race and local revenue systems.

2023 IPPMI Alumni Celebration

Oct 28, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Due to the ever-growing number of International Public Policy and Management Institute (IPPMI) participants and the programs success, we are excited to announce the establishment of an IPPMI Alumni Association in South Korea. To celebrate this occasion, we are hosting the first IPPMI Alumni Celebration on October 28, 2023 at the Sevitseom Floating Islands in Seoul.

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Our Impact

7:1 Students to Faculty

Close instruction with a diverse faculty is at the core of our educational commitment.

#3 Public Budgeting and Finance

We have ranked highly in US News and World Report for years.

$4M $4.6 Million in grant funding in the last five years!

Our faculty deliver ground-breaking research at the highest levels.

#28 Public Affairs graduate programs

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