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    Degree conferred: Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
     
    1.     Master of Public Policy and Administration (generalist degree)
    2.     Master of Public Policy and Administration (with specialization in Local Government
            Administration)
     
    Overview
    The Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) program is designed to prepare graduate students for professional careers in public service including central and local government, international/nongovernmental organizations and public affairs-related private companies. Students may choose to complete a generalist degree or to specialize in Local Government Administration.  Upon successful completion of the program students are awarded Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) degree.
     
    The program is open to students without previous working experience as well as to students who are already employed and wish to advance their carriers. The prerequisite to admission is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field. Applicants from all disciplines are welcome, however they must demonstrate the competence in English, commitment to public service and the potential for leadership. Applicants who are still completing their undergraduate studies at the time of application may be admitted to the program conditional on the awarding of the bachelor’s degree. For more information on admission process please visit our How to apply page.
     
    Students may pursue the MPPA degree on a full time or part time basis depending on the number of courses taken in each semester (typically 3 to 5 courses per semester). Courses are scheduled in the evening to accommodate the employed students. 

    Curriculum
    An interdisciplinary curriculum— drawn from a variety of academic disciplines - is designed to equip students with conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills required of professional policy analysts and public servants.
    The MPPA curriculum includes four structural components
     
    1.      Core courses (10)
    2.      Concentration courses (5)
    3.      Master’s thesis
    4.      Internship
     
    Core courses provide a broadly based foundation in public administration and public policy analysis together with relevant quantitative, analytical, managerial, and organizational methods. As the core courses are completed, students may choose to complete a generalist degree or to specialize in Local Government Administration by taking five concentration courses. For a generalist degree some courses from the other schools of the University of Georgia may also be taken with the approval of the school director.
     
    Core courses
    Concentration courses (Generalist Degree)
    Concentration courses (Local Government Administration)
    Master’s thesis
     
    Core courses
    1. Academic Writing (6 ECTC)
    2. Public Administration (6 ECTC)
    3. Policy Process, Institutions, and Governance (6 ECTC)
    4. Economics (6 ECTC)
    5. Public Budgeting and Financial Management (6 ECTC)
    6. Research Methods (6 ECTC)
    7. Statistics for Policy Makers (6 ECTC)
    8. Constitutional and Administrative Law (6 ECTC)
    9. Strategic Management of Public Organizations (6 ECTC)
    10. Public Personnel Management (6 ECTC)
     
    Concentration courses (Generalist Degree)
    1. Public Policy analysis (6 ECTC)
    2. Tax Law (6 ECTC)
    3. Program Evaluation (6 ECTC)
    4. Social Policy (6 ECTC)
    5. International Organizations (6 ECTC)
     
    Concentration courses (Local Government Administration)
    1. Local Self-Governance (6 ECTC)
    2. Local Finances/ Local Economic Development (6 ECTC)
    3. Urban Policy (6 ECTC)
    4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (6 ECTC)
    5. Participatory Democracy (6 ECTC)
     
    Master’s Thesis (30 ECTC)
    In addition to the total fifteen core and concentration courses, students are required to prepare and defend a master’s thesis to earn the MPPA degree. Master’s thesis is a substantial, independent research paper that seeks to make a contribution to the academic understanding of public policy and administration. To conduct a research, students work closely with their thesis supervisors appointed by the school.
     
     
    Internship
    The School of Governance gives students the opportunity to practically apply their knowledge and to develop professional networks by providing internship placements in government agencies, international and non governmental organizations and private firms. Students can choose organizations that match their interests, expertise and professional goals. The internship is meant to be a meaningful experience by putting into practice the analytical skills learned in the classroom, therefore, the internship is usually served when the student is near completion of the MPPA program. The internship may be waived for students who are currently employed in a full-time capacity. Examples of recent internship placements include the following organizations:
     
      
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