MPP/MBA
Master in Public Policy/Master of Business Administration Dual Degree
Today’s public sector needs leaders who can rethink how services are delivered to better meet the needs of citizens. The private and non-profit sectors are also expanding their roles in areas once administered by the government. The Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) dual degree program equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a leader across these sectors and beyond.
By combining the financial, marketing and organizational skills you’ll gain from a business program with the analytical tools and policy knowledge from a public policy program, you’ll develop a unique skill set that makes you highly valuable in a wide range of careers.
How to apply
To apply to the MPP/MBA dual degree program, you must apply to and be admitted to both programs separately and simultaneously. Admissions decisions from the McCourt School and the Business School are made independently, so admission to one does not guarantee admission to the other.
It may be possible for students currently in either program to apply to the other during the first year of enrollment. For questions about the MPP requirements, please contact McCourt Admissions at mccourtadmissions@georgetown.edu. For questions about the MBA requirements, please contact MBA Admissions at georgetownmba@georgetown.edu.
MPP/MBA dual degree requirements
The MPP/MBA dual degree is a three-year program that consists of 39 credit hours of public policy coursework and 40.5 credit hours of business coursework.
MPP requirements
You will need to complete the following courses to satisfy the 39-credit hours of public policy coursework as part of the MPP/MBA dual degree program.
Economics (6 credits)
- PPOL 5004: Intermediate Microeconomics I (3 credits)
- PPOL 5005: Intermediate Microeconomics II (3 credits)
Quantitative Methods (9 credits)
- PPOL 5000: Statistical Methods for Policy Analysis (3 credits)
- PPOL 5001: Regression Methods for Policy Analysis (3 credits)
- PPOL 5002: Advanced Regression and Program Evaluation Methods (3 credits)
Political Institutions and Process (9 credits)
For each of the first two required courses, students may choose either a U.S. domestic focus or a comparative international focus.
- PPOL 5006: The Politics of Policy-Making; or PPOL 5007: Comparative Politics of Policy-Making (3 credits)
- PPOL 5008: Public Management; or PPOL 5009: Management & Implementation in Developing Countries (3 credits)
- PPOL 5010: Ethics, Values and Public Policy (3 credits)
Capstone Project (6 credits)
- PPOL 5011/5013, Policy Analysis Capstone I/Thesis Workshop I
- PPOL 5012/5014, Policy Analysis Capstone II/Thesis Workshop II
Electives (9 credits)
You will have an array of elective course options taught by expert McCourt faculty to choose from, with the opportunity to align your electives with your interests and career goals.
MBA requirements
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business provides details about which courses you will need to satisfy the 40.5-credit hours of business coursework as part of the MPP/MBA dual degree program.
MPP/MBA course schedule
While there is some flexibility in the schedule to accommodate your specific professional and academic goals, you’ll typically take public policy courses in your first year, business courses in your second and courses from both in your third. To complete the dual degree, you will need to complete a total of 79.5 credits.
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