Developing Current Leaders to Implement
Future Policy
When administered thoughtfully, policy can remedy societal ills and ultimately serve the greater good. The online format of Northwestern University’s Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) is designed specifically for current and aspiring leaders who are motivated to apply systemic thinking and pragmatic solutions to contribute to the greater well-being of our society.
In fields like child health care, monetary policy, and municipal government, Northwestern University MPPA graduates are not only shaping meaningful policy, they’re providing substantive leadership and applying policy in ways that make a positive difference.
As engaged participants in the program, students actively contribute to the greater learning community and emerge as uniquely equipped and empowered leaders.
Why Choose the Northwestern University MPPA?
- Comprehensive and Integrated — This is a comprehensive program that truly connects public policy creation to the implementation and administration of policy.
- Real-World Application — This is a professional program that builds essential skills that can 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.
David Browne,
MPPA Alumnus
“I liked that our professors were practitioners in the field – that’s really important when you’re in an applied field. They put the book aside and said, ‘This is what I did.’ You can’t get that real-life perspective from a book.”