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Master of Public Policy

USA

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What will I learn?

The Hatfield School of Government's leading-edge Master of Public Policy degree is designed to meet the growing demand for public policy professionals. The degree is built on the disciplinary foundations public policy studies within the fields of political science and public administration.

We Offer:

Two degree tracks: Policy Analysis and Policy Advocacy and Leadership

The opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in a particular policy area

Hands-on experience conducting policy work with policy-focused client organizations

Professional development and networking opportunities

Access to world-class faculty

Full and part-time enrollment options and course planning to accommodate working schedules

In-state tuition for students from Western states through the Western Regional Graduate Program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

Nationwide, demand for graduates in public policy has been growing in response to the need for analysts and leaders who can operate within complex policy environments. One survey finds that among recent MPP graduates 30% work for the federal government, 24% for non-profits, 22% for the private sector, and 17% for state and local governments. Our students generally find employment within these sectors, as well as in public management agencies, politics and political campaigns, policy advocacy organizations, and international and inter-governmental institutions.

Which department am I in?

College of Urban and Public Affairs

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
US$18,630.00 per year
Tuition: USD $18,630; Fees - USD $5,841 (Given fees are estimated for the nine-month academic year only)
Start date

Expected September 2024

Venue

Portland State University

1825 SW Broadway,

PORTLAND,

Oregon,

97201, United States

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Before applying to our program you must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of a least 3.0.

For international students

The program requires candidates with at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college who achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework or a minimum 3.1 GPA in graduate coursework. Students are expected to complete a college-level statistics course prior to or at the beginning of their enrollment and to have a functional knowledge of the workings of the American government.

Completion of one of the following exams:

International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), minimum overall score of 80; minimum subscores of 18 in reading and writing

International English Testing Systems (IELTS) exam, minimum overall score of 6.5; minimum subscores of 6.5 in reading and writing

Pearson Test of English-Academic (PTE), minimum score of 60 overall

Duolingo English Test (DET), minimum score of 110

The regular application deadline is January 31st, though late applications will be considered in exceptional circumstances.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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