Master of Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy emphasizes the analysis of data and other relevant information to enable graduates to assess public problems, develop appropriate policy responses, and evaluate program effectiveness. MPP graduates enter careers as policy analysts, researchers, consultants, program evaluators, and policymakers in a broad range of public and nonprofit settings, from the local to the international and private sectors.

The curriculum is designed to offer methodological rigor, a theoretical framework, and opportunities for applied experiences. The majority of classes are offered in the early evening to accommodate working students.

Students can conduct research outside the classroom with Northeastern’s Community to Community Impact Accelerator, jointly based in Oakland and Boston.