Policy, Planning, and Management

Overview

Professor: McDonnell; Associate Professor: Kim (chair); Lecturer: Zollitsch; Emeriti: Ball, Handman Administrative Specialist: Liotard

Master of Policy, Planning and Management

The MPPM prepares students for professional leadership roles in government, nonprofit and community organizations, and other public service settings. The MPPM curriculum develops robust, multi-disciplinary foundational knowledge and skills that will permit graduates to excel in the complex and interrelated fields of policy, planning, and management. Coursework focuses on conceptual learning and application through use of real-world data, case studies, client- and community-based projects and assignments, and provides opportunities to apply learning to contemporary issues and challenges. The degree serves working professionals and pre-career students from varied educational backgrounds who aspire to leadership roles and careers as managers, planners, researchers, analysts, or advocates in public service.

Programs

Certificate of Graduate Study

Masters of Public Policy Management

Policy, Planning, and Management, M.P.P.M.