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Master of Public Policy

University of Massachusetts Boston

  • Boston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Massachusetts Boston campus

About the program

An interdisciplinary doctorate combining social science and legal perspectives with research methods.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Public Policy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Public Policy Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • Students complete 55 semester hours with a B+ or higher in each course
  • Including a seminar on policy theory
  • Then pass an annual review and a comprehensive examination
  • Form a dissertation committee
  • Present a dissertation proposal and defend the dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
  • Most 3-year degrees
  • Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
  • Not considered equivalent)
  • Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
  • Letters
  • Statement of purpose
  • CV)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
  2. a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,419 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolMcCormack Graduate School of Policy & Global Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Public Policy & Public Affairs
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value39
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.