Master of Public Policy in Washington Dc United States | American University

The next generation of policy experts and leaders begins their journey here. The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the AU School of Public Affairs equips students to enhance decision-making across diverse institutional environments. Recognized by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), our curriculum combines rigorous analytical training with real-world policy understanding.

MPP students benefit from instruction by top policy researchers specializing in education, healthcare, social services, environmental issues, and global development. You'll master the art of developing, assessing, and communicating policy solutions to key decision-makers. Our program examines policy through the lens of both domestic and international political systems, teaching students to refine policies through empirical evidence and thorough cost-benefit assessments. With intimate class settings, students gain hands-on experience with innovative research methods they can immediately apply to pressing policy challenges.