Master of Public Policy and Administration - International/Comparative Policy

The internationalcomparative policy specialization prepares students to take a comparative and international approach to public policy, including both comparative analyses of policy development and implementation, and analyses focused on international relations and foreign policy.
This specialization prepares students to contribute to the development of policy solutions of critical international problems such as labor issues, poverty, trade, environmental issues, security, human rights, immigration and development.

Graduates of the School of Public Policy with an internationalcomparative policy specialization can pursue career opportunities in government agencies, international organizations, educational institutions and consulting firms.
The MPPA curriculum will provide you with a strong analytical foundation that can be applied to a wide variety of policy issues. You'll complete core courses in areas such as public management, economics in public policy, analysis, and statistical methods. Through electives, you can hone your degree to best suit your personal interests and professional goals. Choose from subjects like negotiations, makerspace leadership, social and environmental enterprises, public policy, racism, and patriarchy. Students also gain real-world experience through a required summer internship, senior capstone project, and a professional development seminar. The internationalcomparative policy specialization prepares students to take a comparative and international approach to public policy, including both comparative analyses of policy development and implementation, and analyses focused on international relations and foreign policy. This specialization allows students to explore: International and domestic institutions;; Political development and culture;
Political economy and policymaking;; Law; and; Social and political change.
This specialization prepares students to contribute to the development of policy solutions of critical international problems such as labor issues, poverty, trade, environmental issues, security, human rights, immigration and development.

The Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) admissions committee assesses each student's application based on academic record, letters of recommendation, work or volunteer experience, and demonstrated commitment to or passion for public service. We prefer applicants to have at least two years of work experience in a job related to public policy or administration but do admit strong students who have just completed their undergraduate degrees if they have demonstrated a commitment to public service. For those students, greater weight is given to traditional academic criteria, such as undergraduate records, than for students with professional experience. Application Requirements Completed application form Statement of purpose Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work Two letters of recommendation International students should review Graduate School international applicant policies for any additional requirements The GRE is not required for the MPPA program, although applicants can submit their scores if they choose. IELTS - 6.5 TOEFL IBT - 80 Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115