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Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Our flagship program equips you with the data science and analytical skills needed to impact today’s most complex policy issues.

  • Duration: 2 Years
  • STEM Designated Program*
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MA in Public Policy (MA)

Complement an existing graduate degree with the fundamental skills of policy analysis in this full-time program, and earn your MA in public policy in one academic year.

  • Duration: 1 Year
  • STEM Designated Program*
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MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP)

Apply big data to big problems and prepare yourself for a career at the intersection of public policy and data science.

  • Duration: 2 Years
  • STEM Designated Program*
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Evening Master's Program (Part-Time MA)

Our part-time program is designed for mid-career professionals to gain the skills needed to lead their organizations through complex policy challenges and accelerate social impact. Earn your MA in Public Policy in just four quarters.

  • Duration: 15 Months/4 Quarters
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MA in Public Policy with Certificates in Research Methods (MACRM)

Receive one-on-one faculty mentoring and experience in research and quantitative methods with the MACRM, designed for people who want to do serious research or a PhD.

  • Duration: 15 Months/4 Quarters
  • STEM Designated Program*
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PhD

Prepare yourself for a research-oriented career involving the substantive and institutional aspects of public policy.

  • Duration: 5 - 6 Years
  • STEM Designated Program*

*STEM Eligible - Consistent with the highly quantitative and analytic nature of the  Harris School's MPP, MSCAPP, MA, MACRM and PhD degrees, Harris has categorized these programs under a code which is currently on the DHS STEM list. Students on F-1 visas who have earned a degree that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a STEM degree may be  eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT) so long as they meet all eligibility criteria at the time of application.

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Career Outcomes

Harris students are employed by 400+ organizations worldwide

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of students had job offers within 6 months of graduation

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secured employment within 6 months of graduation

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secured employment within 3 months of graduation

Top Specified Policy Areas

Rigorous coursework in microeconomics, statistics, and analytical politics equips students with the quantitative and analytical skills to evaluate and recommend sound policies in a variety of contexts.

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