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56 Best Public Policy Master of Arts (MA) Degree Programs for 2024

Discover the leading Public Policy Master of Arts (MA) Degree programs for 2024. Our list of 56 courses is tailored to help you excel in your chosen field with WeUni.

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Master in Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs (PPPA)

Università degli Studi di Milano

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Italy

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Philosophy

Master of Arts (MA)

The interdisciplinary programme offering high-level competences in political science and philosophy, provides both a solid theoretical background and a practical sense of the challenges and opportunities connected to current political and social-economic phenomena and trends. Students can customize their study plans, etirely taught in Englihs, based on individual interests and career goals.

English

2 Years

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MA in International Affairs (MAIA)

Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

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United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA) is a versatile two-year program that prepares students to pursue a wide range of careers in the field of international relations, including in national governments and a variety of IGOs and NGOs.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in Global Environmental Policy

American University

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United States of America (USA)

Environmental Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

Rising seas. Carbon-intensive economies and climate migrants. Environmental racism. Water grabs and soil erosion. Species extinction and global toxification. The Global Environmental Politics MA program provides perspectives and skills for a career that engages some of the most important and complex issues of our time. We believe that a healthy environment is required for human flourishing and that the work of environmental protection requires knowledgeable, committed, and strategic agents of change. Global environmental challenges are urgent and interconnected. We prepare our students with a flexible and rigorous curriculum that couples breadth with the ability to dive deeply into self-designed concentrations. Our goal is to empower our students to translate their passions for justice, ecological well-being, and humane governance into a lifetime of meaningful work. If this sounds like you, apply to join our community of scholars and graduate students in Washington, DC, the home of powerful leverage points for environmental and social change.

English

2 Years

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MA in Public Affairs

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration

Master of Arts (MA)

We assume that you seek a degree that would facilitate entrance into, or promotion within, the public or private sector. It is also viewed primarily as a terminal degree. After completion, graduates possess the needed background and skills to assume positions as public administrators at local, state, national, and international levels. Your IUP interdisciplinary graduate degree in public affairs will differentiate you as a critical thinker and skilled analyst of political trends and management techniques. The broad base of knowledge that you acquire will give you an advantage as you seek employment in government, education, business, or interest groups.

Master of Arts in Homeland Security

American Public University System - American Military University

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United States of America (USA)

Emergency & Disaster Management, Public Policy, Criminal Justice

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Homeland Security offers an advanced-level understanding of homeland defense, intelligence methods, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, consequence management, interagency government issues, emergency management, public health, and information security. Members of the homeland security enterprise – such as the Department of Homeland Security, state and local public safety entities, and large corporations – are aggressively searching for people who have the advanced education required to become intellectual and strategic leaders in this field.

Master of Applied Diplomacy program

DePaul University College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LAS)

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Online

United States of America (USA)

International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

As part of the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy at DePaul, our Master of Applied Diplomacy program unites traditional and non-traditional approaches to the field of diplomacy.

Master of Arts in Environmental Law

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

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United States of America (USA)

Environmental Science, Law, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

Passionate about environmental policy but not sure that you want to be a lawyer? Earn your Master of Arts in Environmental Law (MENV) in as little as one year from the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. This 30-credit program will prepare you for rewarding roles in environmental sustainability, compliance, and natural resource management. Ideal for recent graduates and working professionals, our dedicated faculty and staff will help you personalize your plan of study according to your career aspirations. Graduates can apply their knowledge across many industries, including business, politics, construction, etc.

English

1 Year

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Master of Arts in National Security

Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (DMGS)

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United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

DMGS' M.A. in National Security prepares students to develop the skills to diagnose contemporary and anticipated threats and opportunities in US national security.

Master of Arts in Transnational Governance

European University Institute (EUI)

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Italy

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

Empowering future leaders to solve transnational problems. We will support you in acquiring the tools, the knowledge, and the network, to design new responses to the unprecedented challenges our society will face during the next decade and beyond.

English

2 Years

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Short Track MA in International Management and Global Governance

Academy for Cultural Diplomacy - Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies

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Germany

International Relations, Public Policy, Business Administration

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in International Management and Global Governance is a 3 semesters program offered by the Furtwangen University in partnership with the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy. The program consists of 90 ECTS credits in total and has a duration of two Study semesters, a Professional Development Training Program, designed individually for each student and a thesis to be written during the 3rd semester and to be submitted towards the completion of the program.

English

1 Year 6 Months

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Master of Arts in Development Studies

Friedensau Adventist University

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Germany

Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Development Studies is an interdisciplinary study program that prepares students for a career in international social management. It allows students to specialize in professional career options such as professional employment as experts in international social management, development cooperation, disaster response and humanitarian aid, planning, management, etc.

English

2 Years

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MA/PGDip/PGCert in International Affairs

King's College London Online

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Online

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

Our International Affairs MA/PG Dip/PG Cert, with specialisms in Cyber Security and Espionage & Surveillance Studies, engages with the world’s international security issues with the goal of educating the next generation of leaders in the industry.

English

2 Years

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MA in Global Policy (MGP)

Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

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United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Global Policy (MGP) is a rigorous year-and-a-half program that provides students with the breadth of training in the various facets of global policy and in-depth training in a chosen functional policy specialization including Environmental Policy, Developmental Policy, and International Public Health Policy.

English

1 Year

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Master of Arts in Security Policy Studies

The George Washington University - Elliott School Of International Affairs

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

How to respond to our most pressing 21st-century international security issues is at the heart of this policy-focused master’s program. You will explore challenges and ways to address threats from terrorism and criminal networks, weapons proliferation, cyber threats, climate change, health pandemics, and more as you develop specialized knowledge to help you advance in your career.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in International Affairs Policy and Analysis

American University

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United States of America (USA)

International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

The International Affairs Policy and Analysis (IAPA) program is not your typical international affairs degree. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of government agencies, private enterprises, and non-profits seeking professionals that provide actionable analysis and options to a range of international and foreign policy problems. This program blends the analytical rigor of traditional international affairs with a consolidated set of hard policy and management skills. Equip yourself for a career executing solutions to the world’s complex and evolving policy challenges.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in Education Policy

University of Pittsburgh School of Education

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United States of America (USA)

Public Policy, Education

Master of Arts (MA)

Become an education policy expert and gain the tools you need to work toward equitable change in society.

English

2 Years

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MA Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership

Edgewood College

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United States of America (USA)

Sustainability, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Management

Master of Arts (MA)

The mission of the Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership Program is to: Together, Create Well-Being for All. The program takes a hands-on, applied approach through the creation and implementation of social innovation projects as a central part of each Social Innovation & Sustainability Leadership course. Students will identify a social innovation project that is professionally meaningful and meets the needs of the community or organization. The project can last one or more terms depending on your interest, the needs of the organization or community, and the scope of the project.

Master of Arts in Policy Studies

University of Washington Bothell

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United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

Founded in 2001, the Master of Arts in Policy Studies is designed for a small cohort of students who seek to become agents of change through policy analysis, research, and implementation. The policy studies curriculum enables students to develop foundational skills in policy analysis and to apply those skills in policy arenas ranging from health care and the environment to labor and human rights.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Kentucky State University

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United States of America (USA)

Public Policy, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership

Master of Arts (MA)

Established in 1973, the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Kentucky State University prepares students for careers as supervisors, managers, and decision-makers in the public sector—from local and state, to federal government agencies. The MPA program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). Our program courses are designed to develop student learning competencies as outlined by NASPAA to ensure students will succeed as practitioners in the public sector. Accordingly, the program is designed to prepare students to gain problem-solving skills, critical thinking competencies, program analysis abilities, and insight into the challenges and processes of public policy implementation.

M.A. IN GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AND JUSTICE

Multnomah University

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

What stirs you to act? Injustice against the weak? Sustainable solutions? If you desire to be a source of lasting hope in the midst of suffering, then the Master of Arts in Global Development and Justice (MAGDJ) is for you. This program builds on a foundation of biblical justice and international development with an emphasis on compassion initiatives, poverty alleviation, and combating injustices in society. We prepare community leaders, mission pastors, and cross-cultural workers in mission, justice, and humanitarian aid work in local or global contexts. If you are inspired by holistic, sustainable solutions that empower the hurting and strengthen the vulnerable, the MAGDJ program is made to unleash you as a dynamic agent of Christ-like change.

Master of Arts (MA), Public Policy

A Master of Arts (MA) degree is a postgraduate academic degree that focuses on humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. It typically involves advanced study, research, and critical analysis in a specific field, providing students with specialized knowledge and skills to pursue careers in academia, research, or various industries.

Public Policy is a field of study that focuses on analyzing and addressing societal issues through the development and implementation of policies. Students in this field learn how to evaluate policy effectiveness, conduct research, and make informed decisions to create positive social change and improve governance.