Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration Online Degree Information

Earn your master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University in an online format. This prestigious program is comprised of a 13-unit course structure and emphasizes the important relationship between policy development and its implementation in our world. This is a professional degree that offers students the opportunity to focus on specific areas of interest while leveraging the course curriculum to apply program learning to real-world topics. The program is for aspiring leaders who are looking to take part in an immersive academic experience, taught by recognized professionals from the field of Public Policy and Administration.

Northwestern's Online Master of Public Policy and Administration is:

• Impact Driven. It uniquely positions graduates to make real impacts that are of benefit to society.
• Comprehensive and Integrated. This is a comprehensive degree that truly connects public policy creation to the implementation and administration of policy.
• Real-World Applicable. This is a professional degree that will be immediately applicable to your career, of value to your employer, and relevant to your industry.
• Leadership Focused. The curriculum emphasizes fundamental skills in effective leadership, communication, innovation, and change management.
• Decidedly Professional. Professors are actively engaged in leadership roles within diverse Public Policy and Administration fields.
• Respected and Renowned. A prestigious degree program offered by a world-class University unlike any other available in the online format.
• Ultimately Connected. As a student, you'll gain access to an esteemed network of faculty, graduates and students at Northwestern University.

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