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#4 Public Budgeting and Finance

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

$6.5M $6.5 Million in grant funding in the last five years!

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

#26 Public Affairs graduate programs

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Academic Programs

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.

Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy B.A.

A major or minor in Public Policy will give you the skills you need to offer applied, analytical solutions that impact the world. 

Master of Public Administration M.P.A.

Master the skills required for advanced careers across the public administration, government, nonprofit management, and public affairs opportunities. 

Master of Public Policy M.P.P.

Master applied analytical solutions to further analyze policy and use data to drive progress within an organization. This degree is ideal for those wanting to advance professionally and practically.

Master of Public Financial Management M.P.F.M.

Designed in mind with professionals who are currently in the workforce and hoping to gain practical skills in    public budgeting and finance to advance in their career while maintaining employment.

PhD in Public Policy and Administration Ph.D.

This degree is designed for those who are interested in carrying out sophisticated policy research and meaningful careers in academia, government agencies, and organizations of their choosing.

Latest News

MPA student Devin Dunigan attended the 19th Annual Black Policy Conference at Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Congratulations to Devin on this amazing accomplishment! In a world where meaningful change often begins with dialogue, Devin Dunigan, a first-year Master of Public Policy student, recently embarked on an inspiring journey at the 19th Annual Black Policy Conference held at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. This prestigious event serves as a beacon of hope, bringing together leading minds and practitioners to address challenges impacting Black communities and fostering sustainable solutions.

Three Martin School Students received the Employee Educational Assistance Awards

Three Martin School students received the Women’s Forum Employee Educational Assistance Award compliments UK’s existing tuition waiver program, the Employee Education Program (EEP). Recipients receive $250 to assist with the cost of books and/or other materials, supplies and fees related to their UK coursework. Congratulations to them! The Spring 2024 recipients are:

Main Street Clean Sweep

Bluegrass Greensource needs your help this Earth Week for our eleventh annual Main Street Clean Sweep. UK's Martin School is hosting a cleanup on Tuesday, April 16th at 3 - 5 p.m. starting at Willy T Young Library.   

2024 Graduation Reception

Join us on Thursday, May 2nd to celebrate our newest Martin School graduates! All students graduating this year are encouraged to attend and be recognized. We will have light refreshments and a photographer, plus a super brief program to acknowledge our graduates' achievements. Families, partners, and children are all welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Kuerzi or Suzy Wampler.

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