The program builds on the four pillars of public policy: politics, economics, public management ethics, and research methodology. It is designed to integrate analysis, research, and practical application of knowledge, from an interdisciplinary perspective. Other distinctive features include a strong focus on ethics in program design, and on real-world experiences. The specializations will complement and deepen the core training, and encourage students to work with clients in addressing current policy problems. The program’s ambition is to create thinkers who can do, and doers who can think.

Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Public Policy should have a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Applicants should have an academic background in politics, public administration, economics, or other social sciences. Applicants with an academic background in natural sciences and related fields, who seek to enhance their current specialization in a specific area of public policy or develop a new one may also apply.