Public Policy and Public Affairs Management

Public Policy and Public Affairs Management master’s degrees can be generalized or very career-specific in their focus.

Public policy involves managing people, systems, and budgets, and we're seeing a growing recognition of the key role management plays in public policy. Public Affairs and Policy Managment is a flourishing field with more than 260 MPA/MPP schools in the US alone.

Traditional Public Policy degrees groom individuals for management roles in public or private service. Most Public Policy programs, both full-time and part-time, have a set of core courses, and many offer concentration specializations.

Public Policy programs vary widely in their admission and program requirements. Some accept only students with work experience, whereas others require internships as part of the program. Many offer joint degrees with business administration or law.  Research your chosen profession to determine whether a degree in Public Policy may be a good option for you.

Examples of Public Policy/Affairs/Management degrees include:

• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Master of Public Policy (MPP)

• Scholarships and fellowships may be available (inquire at specific schools)
• Loans may be available (inquire at specific schools)

The number of Public Policy/Affairs/Management degree programs that accept the GMAT exam is growing. We offer a partial list of schools that accept the GMAT exam.