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Master the Skills to Assess, Evaluate, and Implement Policy with Our Master of Science in Public Policy (STEM-Designated)

A one-year MSPP program that blends policy analysis, management, quantitative methods, and communication skills

Tailored for those seeking an accelerated curriculum, our program equips grads for policy careers in a vast array of fields and sectors that impact the communities they serve. Whether it's spearheading local housing policy, championing education reform, or leading sustainability initiatives, you can become a catalyst for positive change in a passion-fueled career.

 

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Why NYU Wagner?

Tight-Knit Collaborative Cohort

Students benefit from a collaborative cohort experience, where lifelong bonds and networks are formed that connect you with key organizations, contacts, and career opportunities worldwide.

Distinguished Faculty

Learn from premier scholars in a variety of disciplines, economics, finance, sociology, political science, law, planning, healthcare, and more. These highly-accomplished industry leaders will be your teachers and mentors, preparing you to effectively address issues across a variety of sectors and policy arenas.

Real-World Application

Our program is designed for immediate applicability to challenges faced by public policymakers, bridging the gap between academic theory and practical, actionable skills. Students secure an internship during the Spring term as a vital and mandatory aspect of the program's curriculum.

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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS

BEST GRAD SCHOOLS

Number 19

Public Policy Analysis

number 11

Best Public Affairs Program 

BUILD YOUR NETWORK

Connect with a diverse student body and gain access to a prestigious alumni network, offering unparalleled career support, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities.

QUICK FACTS

  • Full-Time, STEM-Designated Program
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships Available
  • GRE Or GMAT Optional
  • Top-Ranked Program

CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

All MSPP students take core courses together as a cohort and have the option to choose their own electives. Elective topics include:
 

→ Economic Analysis of Public Policy
→ Education Policy
→ Environmental Policy
→ International Development Policy
→ Politics & the Policy Process
→ Race, Class & Diversity Policy
→ Social Policy
→ Urban Policy

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WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY

  • A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the US or an equivalent degree from a foreign country.

     
  • Foundational proficiency in introductory statistics, economics, or first-year calculus.

     
  • Submitting optional GRE/GMAT scores is strongly recommended if you do not have evidence of quantitative skills demonstrated on your transcripts.
 
 

BUILD YOUR CAREER AND TRANSFORM PUBLIC POLICY AT NYU WAGNER.

 

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