NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service Master of Science in Public Policy (1-Year Program)
NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service

NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service

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

New York, USA

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

11 May 2026*

Aug 2026

USD 2,162 / per credit

On-Campus

* Early Action Deadline

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Science in Public Policy is a comprehensive 1-year program focused on equipping students with the skills needed to understand and navigate the complexities of public policy. Students engage in critical discussions, analytical approaches, and practical applications, providing a strong foundation for policy-related work. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with real-world case studies, preparing graduates for diverse challenges in public governance and policy-making.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates have various career opportunities, including roles as policy advisors, analysts, researchers, and public affairs specialists. They can work in governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, think tanks, and private sector firms, contributing to effective policy development and implementation.

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.
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