151 Public Policy MSc Degree Programs

The MSc in Economics and Policy for Business is an interdisciplinary programme that bridges economics, public policy, and business strategy. Designed in response to global regulatory and economic challenges, it equips students with analytical tools, strategic insight, and applied experience to navigate complex policy environments and drive informed business decisions.

Do you want to have an influential role in shaping policy that has a global impact? Economics is about making good choices with limited resources. Navigating the field of international economic policy is exciting and exacting, as professionals tackle complex, nuanced scenarios with far-reaching implications. As a STEM-designated degree, international students graduating from our Master of Science in International Economic Policy are eligible to apply for an extra two years of work in the United States.

The International Master of Science in Sustainable and Innovative Natural Resource Management (SINReM) educates students to develop sustainable solutions across the entire raw materials value chain. From resource exploration to sustainable extraction processes and the development of more sustainable materials and recycling, students are taught to find new solutions that work towards the achievement of a circular economy.

The MSc Social and Public Policy focuses on understanding the causes of, and potential solutions to, a range of important social issues. These include challenges such as poverty, increasing economic and social inequalities, and international development agreements. This is an ideal course if you want to develop your capacity to analyse social and public policies nationally and internationally. It will enable you to deepen your understanding of the major aspects of social and public policy, including competing conceptions of citizenship and how these inform social policy and the use of theories and research evidence to analyse, evaluate and explain social and public policy change.

Our MSc Public Policy and Management programme will enable you with the conceptual understanding of the core principles of public policy and public management and with the tools to apply knowledge to solve problems in the public sector.

This MSc Public Policy program engages with contemporary policy concerns and the increasing complexity of the policy environment. It explores the contested dynamics of policymaking and policy implementation and provides students with the skills to understand, critically evaluate and develop policy alternatives in a local, national and international context.

Develop key skills to tackle complex challenges and engage with experts at the cutting edge of public policy research. This MSc blends theory and practice, giving you the skills to analyse, design, and assess public policies at local and global levels.

Our MSc Public Policy and Management programme will enable you with the conceptual tools and the practical skills to analyse, understand, and play a role in the policy and administrative process. The modules of the programme will equip students with theoretical knowledge about policy-making, policy implementation, and the management of public sector entities. A variety of modules will provide students the possibility to deepen their understanding of more specific areas such as, for example, the management of human resources in the public sector, the public financial management process, the decentralisation of public functions and the collaboration between public and private entities. Along the way, students will develop capabilities to analyse, critically appraise and communicate which will provide valuable assets for their professional activity and career prospects.

The MSc in Energy Law, Business, Regulation, and Policy Programme is being offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University.

DCU’s MSc in Public Policy is an online programme designed to develop expert policymakers. It combines deep analytical thinking with practical methods, equipping graduates to tackle complex policy challenges in Ireland and beyond. The course meets the growing demand for skilled policy professionals.

The Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development emphasizes the connection between public policy and decision-making processes, or more specifically, the effectiveness and efficiency of governance. You will be equipped with a variety of skills, tools, and knowledge that enable you to work as a policy designer or policy analyst. You will be capable of working within public and private institutions at local, national, and international levels. The one-year master's program is offered as a double degree in collaboration with United Nations University.

The MSc in International Public Policy at Queen’s offers a high-quality program of academic and personal professional development, providing students with the tools to understand and influence the contemporary policy problems faced by governments globally. Students undertaking the MSc program will engage with a wide variety of theories, ideas, and sources in the study of public policy both domestically and internationally and will be introduced to a variety of research methods.

Public Policy and Management at Corvinus is an internationally recognised programme designed for future political leaders, policy analysts, and civil society influencers.

The MSc in Public Policy and International Cooperation is designed for students who want to work on projects in the public interest. It prepares you for positions of responsibility in the public sector, NGOs or international organizations, as well as in consultancies, private companies or associations working in these fields, in areas as diverse as health, urban planning, technology, transport, taxation, the social economy (SSE) and more..

Public policy theories are paired with engineering, science, and technology to prepare graduates to make significant contributions to the formation of effective policy in areas that include the environment, transportation, science, and emerging technological and scientific developments.

Today's environmental challenges require professionals who understand the scientific foundations of problems and can navigate the policy-making process. Our program immerses students in both worlds and teaches you how to facilitate the solutions. The MS in Environmental Science and Policy is an integrated curriculum of science, policy and law, communication skills, and professional advocacy that will make you an effective agent of change in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

The MSc in Digital Policy is designed to prepare graduates for careers in evaluating, implementing, and studying core topical, theoretical, and methodological issues that arise in digital policy today. The course will take a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate the institutional and public policy dimensions of the prevalence of digital technology, as well as the underlying social conditions (economic, political, and cultural) and public/private sector contexts that give rise to such technologies and their governance.

Integrate technology and policy at Tufts and focus on international issues and responses in a wide variety of in-depth cybersecurity policy focus areas, ranging from development to national security.