McCourt School of Public Policy
McCourt School of Public Policy

McCourt’s New Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy
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A Top-Ranked Public Policy School

Training the ethically-grounded leaders of tomorrow with cutting-edge skills to have a positive impact in the world.

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Research and Impact

We are a diverse community of problem solvers, committed to moving bold ideas to action.

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Alumni, Discovery & Impact

How the McCourt School prepared an alumna for a White House communications role

Sneha Choudhary (MPP’24) Sneha Choudhary (MPP’24), the former White House’s associate director of regional media, was a force in tackling policy challenges with innovation. To the Office…

March 24, 2025

In talking about life post-graduation, Lillian Alexander (MIDP'20) shared the joys of living in DC and making the most of her proximity to Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy, attending alumni events, speaking to student organizations and connecting with impact-driven Hoyas.

Alumni, Discovery & Impact

She wanted to have an outsized impact. She now leads impact management for a global development investor.

Lillian Alexander (MIDP’20), director of impact at Mercy Corps Ventures, speaking at an impact investing conference. In reflecting on life post-graduation, Lillian Alexander (MIDP’20)…

March 17, 2025

Emma Wyma (MPP'23) and her sister Amanda Wyma-Bradley (MPP'19) celebrated the 2023 McCourt School Commencement Ceremony on Georgetown's Hilltop Campus.

Alumni, Discovery & Impact, Policy Perspectives

McCourt School alumna charges ahead on EV adoption incentives for Washington State

Emma Wyma (MPP’23) As a clean transportation policy engagement specialist for the Washington State Department of Commerce, Emma Wyma (MPP’23) is the point person for the state’s Electric…

March 10, 2025

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Student Stories
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“The McCourt School of Public Policy is a premier program with outstanding research professors and there was no other institution as developed, thoughtfully curated, and intentional in my areas of interest.”

Kevyanna’s Story
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“The best part of my experience so far has been being academically challenged in a community of passionate and experienced professionals.”

Diana’s Story

“I wanted to pursue a degree that offered a strong quantitative foundation, in-demand technical skills like data science, and a connection to the policy world where I was working. ”

Maggie’s Story
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DC: The Center of the Policy World

McCourt’s location in our nation’s capital provides students with unprecedented access to the policy research, experts, conversations, and opportunities they crave to accelerate and deepen their professional impact.

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U.S. News & World Report Rankings

5thRankedin International Policy and Administration
10thRankedin Public Policy Analysis
10thRankedin Best Public Affairs Schools

Events at McCourt

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Environmental and Climate Justice Politics and Practice in Troubled TimesApr. 3

  • 5:00 pm
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Friday Fast for JusticeApr. 4

  • 4:00 pm

Friday Fast for JusticeApr. 11

  • 4:00 pm
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“I chose McCourt for the diverse and collaborative cohort, for the unbeatable networking opportunities in DC, and for its prestige.“

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Experience McCourt

McCourt students are impatient changemakers who don’t want to wait until they graduate to have a positive impact. Many put their classroom learning to work through co-curricular and extracurricular programming– global residencies, spring break immersions, and policy labs– which provide valuable hands-on experience.

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