NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service

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

New York, USA

DURATION

1 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

12 May 2025*

EARLIEST START DATE

Aug 2025

TUITION FEES

USD 2,162 / per credit

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* Final Fall 2025 Deadline

Key Summary

About: The Master of Science in Public Policy is a 1-year program that equips students with the skills necessary to analyze and develop effective policies. This program emphasizes quantitative and qualitative methods, providing a comprehensive understanding of public sector dynamics. Students engage in hands-on projects and case studies, preparing them for real-world challenges in public policy.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields including government, non-profit organizations, think tanks, and international agencies. Potential roles include policy analyst, urban planner, and public affairs consultant.

Introduction

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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English Language Requirements

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