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Master of Science in Public Policy (1-Year Program)

NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service


Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Political Science, Public Administration

Duration

1 Year

Academic pace

Full Time

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The MSPP will provide you with the skills you need to assess, create, and implement public policy that has a lasting impact on the public good. This accelerated, one-year program will prepare you for a career in policy analysis in a range of fields and sectors, from local housing policy to national health policy to international development—from New York City to cities around the globe.

Effective policy analysts need to possess skills in analysis, advanced quantitative methods, public management, and strategic communications. As a designated STEM-eligible program, the MSPP blends these areas so that you'll know how to gather, evaluate, interpret, and communicate data to design effective public policies.

Graduates will be prepared to hit the ground running as policy analysts at think tanks, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, and consulting firms.

Program Highlights

  • Accelerated and intensive  one-year curriculum in policy analysis, quantitative methods, and communications skills.
  • Professional internship  linked to your coursework, testing classroom skills and ideas against real-world experiences.
  • Tight-knit, collaborative cohort  within a broader school of public service.
  • A powerful community  that connects you with key organizations, contacts, and career opportunities worldwide.
  • A culminating studio project  that uses data as the basis for an individual master's policy analysis brief.

About the School

NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service prepares public service leaders to translate ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good. Our faculty’s research changes the way people frame, understand, and act on important public issues. We provide our students with critical skills, access to all that New York City has to offer, and a deep understanding of the context surrounding public service challenges—which they use to improve cities and communities across the globe.

Our offerings are diverse and designed to cater to a wide range of interests and career goals. Whether you aspire to be a dynamic leader in the nonprofit sector, shape health policy, or craft urban planning solutions, NYU Wagner has the right program for you. Our degree options include the Master of Public Administration in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy, the Master of Public Administration in Health Policy & Management, the Master of Urban Planning, the Online Master of Health Administration, the Master of Science in Health Law and Strategy (offered jointly with NYU Law), the Master of Science in Public Policy, the Executive Master of Public Administration, various Advanced Certificates, Non-Degree options, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration.

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