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Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Transform your passion for a more equitable world into meaningful, lasting change.

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year, full-time, in-person, STEM-designated program that trains students on the practical and applied dimensions of policy-making and implementation. The program is designed to give students the tools for effective leadership in government, advocacy, and the non-profit and private sector. Graduates go on to engage society’s most complex issues, including poverty, education, racial inequality, criminal justice, and climate change. 

The Program

The MPP consists of a core curriculum, a summer internship after the first year, a second-year policy analysis project, and electives chosen from among both GSPP and broader UC Berkeley classes.

The curriculum emphasizes the following:

  • social science methodologies for data collection, analysis, and program evaluation
  • understanding political institutions and processes
  • economic analysis and other applications of quantitative analysis and modeling, as well as the use of statistical software
  • legal analysis of public policy and the role of courts and administrative law 
  • written and verbal communication

The Community

GSPP is a small, diverse, tight-knit, and supportive community. Faculty prioritize their teaching and time with students.  Dedicated student services and career advisors provide personal, individualized attention. Friendships made at the Goldman School—among students, faculty, staff, and alumni— often last a lifetime.

For a comprehensive overview of the MPP program, please review the 2023-2024 Program Bulletin.

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