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Which Program is Right for You?

At the McCourt School of Public Policy, we are committed to helping shape your future as a changemaker. Ensuring that you’ve determined which program is right for you is important for you to accomplish your professional goals.

Deciding which master’s program is right for you is a decision that depends on your personal preferences and professional goals. Since prospective applicants are able to apply to multiple programs per application cycle, selecting the right program for you is about understanding where at McCourt you best fit.

Data Science for Public Policy, Master's

The M.S. in Data Science for Public Policy merges innovative computing and statistical techniques with a passion for making a difference. The program provides students with high-demand quantitative skills and a deeper understanding of how data can improve policy outcomes: learning how to expertly design and manage effective public policy.

McCourt School of Public Policy

Campus
Capitol Campus
Program Format
Full-time, In-person
Program Duration
21 months
Credit Hours
39
Testing Requirements
TOEFL/IELTS, when required / GRE optional, but recommended
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Merit Aid Availability
Yes
Internship Opportunities
Required
International Opportunities
No
STEM Designation
Yes

Admissions Requirements

Master's in Data Science for Public Policy

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International Development Policy, Master's

The Master’s in International Development Policy equips students with the advanced quantitative skills needed to formulate evidence-based policy solutions in development. The program has an economics-centered multidisciplinary curriculum that equips students with the advanced quantitative skills, while delivering expertise in the politics, management, and ethics of development.

McCourt School of Public Policy

Campus
Capitol Campus
Program Format
Full-time, In-person
Program Duration
21 months
Credit Hours
48
Minimum Work Hours
2 recommended
Testing Requirements
TOEFL/IELTS when required / GRE optional, but recommended
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Merit Aid Availability
Yes
Internship Opportunities
Required
International Opportunities
Yes
STEM Designation
Yes

Admissions Requirements

Master of International Development Policy

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Policy Leadership, Executive Master's

Unlock professional possibilities through the McCourt School’s Executive Master of Policy Leadership, tailored for seasoned professionals with at least 10 years of work experience. Our 30-credit program equips you with the necessary policy skills to become a confident, adaptive leader who speaks the language of policymaking. Our dynamic curriculum combines in-person sessions, experiential learning, and a cohort model enriched by diverse elective options.

McCourt School of Public Policy

Campus
Capitol Campus
Program Format
Full-time, In-person

Policy Management, Master's

The Master’s in Policy Management strikes a balance between analytics, management and substantive focus within specific policy areas, equipping current and emerging policy leaders with the essential management and analytical skills to advance their careers. The program is a 36-credit degree program divided into four summer institutes, core courses, electives and a capstone project.

McCourt School of Public Policy

Campus
Capitol Campus
Program Format
Full-time, In-person, Part-time
Program Duration
12 months (Full-time); 24 months (Part-time)
Credit Hours
36
Minimum Work Hours
5
Testing Requirements
TOEF/IELTS when required
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Merit Aid Availability
Yes
Internship Opportunities
Optional
International Opportunities
No
STEM Designation
No

Admissions Requirements

Master of Policy Management

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Public Policy, Master's

The Master’s of Public Policy gives tomorrow’s policy leaders the skills they need to solve society’s most complex challenges. The program equips students with a set of core skills in economics, quantitative methods, management and politics, enabling graduates to be highly effective in designing, analyzing and implementing policy in the U.S. and around the globe.

McCourt School of Public Policy

Campus
Capitol Campus
Program Format
Full-time, In-person, Part-time
Program Duration
21 months (Full-time); 33 months (Part-time)
Credit Hours
48
Testing Requirements
TOEFL/IELTS when required / GRE optional, but recommended
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Merit Aid Availability
Yes
Internship Opportunities
Required
International Opportunities
Yes
STEM Designation
Yes

Admissions Requirements

Master of Public Policy

How to Apply

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