Master of Public Policy - Urban Policy in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the Trachtenberg School equips students to thoroughly analyze data and examine the foundational theories influencing public policy that governs societies globally.

Beyond required courses, MPP and MPA candidates select a specialization aligned with their professional goals, choosing from established options or crafting a customized path with faculty guidance. Every TSPPPA graduate student undertakes a culminating capstone project for a real-world client.
Urban policy examines metropolitan regions comprehensively. What drives urban success? What causes urban challenges? This concentration addresses area-specific policies covering land use, public transit, traffic, public safety, municipal finances, socioeconomic disparities, housing insecurity, community relations, urban expansion, and related issues. With advisor approval, students can enhance their curriculum with relevant interdisciplinary courses. Urban policy examines metropolitan regions comprehensively. What drives urban success? What causes urban challenges? This concentration addresses area-specific policies covering land use, public transit, traffic, public safety, municipal finances, socioeconomic disparities, housing insecurity, community relations, urban expansion, and related issues. With advisor approval, students can enhance their curriculum with relevant interdisciplinary courses