Career Outcomes
The Master of Policy Management (MPM) prepares future leaders to pursue careers that will impact policy in the U.S. and globally.
With analytical skill-building and unparalleled access in Washington, DC, we offer education and connection. Whether you envision yourself shaping legislation on the Hill, influencing discourse in think tanks, driving change in non-profits or navigating international policy, our program equips you for a successful career in policy management.
McCourt’s downtown home: connecting you to policymakers
McCourt’s world-class Capitol Campus provides an environment focused on access to community and connection in downtown DC, the heart of world politics and policymaking. Our prime location, just blocks from Capitol Hill and major public transportation hubs, puts you in proximity to policymakers and practitioners. McCourt hosts a full schedule of events and esteemed guest speakers to connect you with these potential future employers.
From classrooms to careers
Our graduates go on to successful careers in a variety of policy management industries.
Where our graduates work
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- The World Bank
- Deloitte
- Guidehouse
What our graduates do
- Policy Manager
- Policy Fellow
- Deputy Director
- Foreign Service Officer
- Cyber Policy Analyst
of public policy manager jobs in the DC area are with the federal government
US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2023 median income for public policy managers in the DC area
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“I have found what I’ve learned in the classroom to be extremely beneficial to my professional development and has facilitated my growth into more complex and exciting responsibilities in my day job. I’ve had some incredible professors who have instilled very practical professional skills and academic knowledge.”
Margie De La O Cedillo (MPM’27)
Margie De La O Cedillo is a part-time MPM student, taking classes at night while working as a policy manager at the National Women’s Law Center.
Your on-ramp to success
The Office of Career Development and Alumni Engagement seeks to empower students to make effective career choices by understanding how to leverage public policy education, skills and experiences to succeed. Support provided includes:
- Career Development Team
- Career Advising
- McCourt Connects
- Workshops
- Employer Events
- Hoya Gateway
- Internship Fund
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Join us in the Master of Policy Management program to gain the management and analytical skills to lead policy and solve the most pressing problems we face.
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