Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Improve policy at the local, national, or worldwide level with an MPP from O’Neill

Offered by the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs - named a Best Grad School for Public Affairs in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report - the Master of Public Policy (MPP) provides, the Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a rigorous, skills-oriented program geared toward those who want to pursue a career focusing on the evaluation and design of public policy. You will refine your skills to be able to analyze, evaluate, and solve a host of policy puzzles. 

The Master of Public Policy provides a quantitative-focused pathway and focuses primarily on the evaluation and design of public policy. This focus compliments our Master of Public Affairs (consistently ranked as one of the top public affairs programs in the nation), which focuses on implementation and management of public programs and organizations. 

75% of O’Neill master’s students receive funding packages of at least 25%

Competitive funding packages are available to assist in making our top-ranked school affordable.

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Remaining degree requirements include 3 credits of elective coursework and an internship—gaining real-world experience and the opportunity to put what you are learning into action, in real time. 

Important dates

Fall term

Classes begin in August

  • Priority deadline: January 15
  • International deadline: March 1
  • Final deadline: May 1*

*Deadline has been extended to July 1