Master of Public Policy
ADMISSIONS
MPP applications are accepted for Fall and Spring enrollment.
FALL DEADLINES
March 15th - All applicants seeking departmental financial aid
June 1st - International applicants
July 1st - Domestic applicants
SPRING DEADLINES
October 15th - International applicants
December 1st - Domestic applicants
For information regarding financial aid, please visit: financialaid.arizona.edu/typesof-aid/graduate
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Online Application plus application fee
Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework Statement of Purpose, including information about experiences and career objectives.
Supplemental Questions, including a resume describing relevant experiences, responsibilities, and achievements.
Evidence of strong statistical and/or quantitative analysis.
Two letters of recommendation (at least one academic) from persons able to provide verification and a specific assessment of your professional and/or academic performance and capabilities.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a policy-focused degree program that provides students with the analytical skills necessary to address important concerns like border security, environmental sustainability, and natural resource policy. By focusing on critical policy issues, the program prepares students to lead the way in formative policy analysis that will directly affect their community, country, and world. We offer evening classes for students who work full-time during the day. This provides students the ability to further their capacity to serve their communities while earning their MPP in as little as two years!
CURRICULUM
• 24 units of core coursework
• 15 units of elective coursework
• 3 units of capstone
CONCENTRATIONS
Students may specialize in the following concentration areas, which include:
• Education Policy
• Environmental Management & Water Policy
• Health Policy
• Law & Criminal Justice Policy
• Policy Analysis
DUAL DEGREES
The MPP program participates in dual degree programs that uniquely prepare graduates for positions in a variety of public, non-profit, and private organizations:
• Juris Doctor
• MA in Middle Eastern & North African Studies
• MS in Water, Society & Policy
For additional program information please contact: SBS-sgppmasters@arizona.edu
PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of our program is to prepare a diverse group of graduate students, including public and nonprofit professionals and pre-service students, to effectively manage, govern and lead as dedicated public servants working in local, state, and federal government and non-profit organizations. We equip our students with essential skills in analysis, communication, and management. Our faculty and curriculum model public service values such as civility, ethics, and accountability, and emphasizes leadership skills that include a commitment to diversity and social justice. We accomplish our program mission by advancing the knowledge of public policy and management through dedicated teaching, research, and public service.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Non-profits, government agencies, public institutions, and the private sector are looking for employees that are equipped with the necessary policy analysis skills to help their organizations thrive. We are dedicated to ensuring students receive hands-on career training throughout their program of study, which includes sequenced analytical coursework and a capstone project that allows for a complete integration of academic and career experience.