Programs

The world's most complex challenges demand a new kind of leader: one who is visionary, analytical, innovative, and deeply committed to the public good. The Goldman School of Public Policy is dedicated to forging this leadership through a powerful combination of rigorous scholarship and real-world application, empowering students to move beyond analysis to action. If you are prepared to join a select cohort of ambitious changemakers and commit to a demanding program designed to maximize your potential to serve society, explore GSPP’s programs.

Master of Public Policy (MPP): A rigorous two-year program centered on a core curriculum that hones the practical, applied, and analytical dimensions of effective policymaking. This is where high-potential leaders gain the skills to translate vision into systemic change.

Master of Development Practice (MDP): This multidisciplinary, skills-based program provides a comprehensive framework for innovators dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges in the rapidly evolving global development landscape.

Master of Public Affairs (MPA): A focused one-year program designed to elevate the careers of proven mid-career professionals, amplifying their impact in the public sphere through advanced policy mastery.

Ph.D. in Public Policy: A highly selective path for future academic pioneers and researchers. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized, cutting-edge research programs, collaborating closely with renowned faculty across the GSPP and the wider Berkeley campus to shape the future of policy scholarship.

Join a Select and Diverse Cohort

The Goldman School seeks individuals who are academically prepared and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to public service. Each class is built to reflect a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. This diversity is a defining feature of a Goldman School education, fostering world-class public policy training and creating leaders prepared to serve a global community.