Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) is a multidisciplinary degree that equips students with skills for analyzing, formulating, and assessing public policies. Across government sectors and international contexts, policymakers must balance public demands with finite resources, making decisions that are economically sound, socially impactful, technically viable, and politically feasible. These complex choices arise in crucial areas like healthcare, education, economic growth, environmental protection, international relations, nonprofit management, and fiscal policy.
Many leaders struggle to fully grasp the social, political, economic, and technical aspects of policy challenges. Consequently, government entities at all levels, businesses, and federal institutions increasingly rely on skilled policy analysts to examine alternatives and assess public initiatives. Nonprofit organizations, including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and regional planners, similarly depend on this expertise.
M.P.P. graduates commonly secure analytical and managerial roles across government, public service, corporate, consulting, and nonprofit sectors. The Atlanta metropolitan area provides real-world learning experiences, with students encouraged to participate in fieldwork and applied research with local agencies. Additional prospects emerge through the Andrew Young School's research institutes and community engagement initiatives, which enrich academic training and frequently lead to rewarding career opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Goal statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write approximately two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores: Official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org. Want to be considered for a GRE waiver? Review eligibility and apply here.
TOEFL or IELTS Academic scores (International applicants only): All international applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS Academic scores.
Three letters of recommendation: All letters should be submitted through the online application.
Upload Transcripts from each post-secondary college/university attended:
Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application -or- upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores: Official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org. Want to be considered for a GRE waiver? Review eligibility and apply here.
TOEFL or IELTS Academic scores (International applicants only): All international applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS Academic scores.
Three letters of recommendation: All letters should be submitted through the online application.
Upload Transcripts from each post-secondary college/university attended:
Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application -or- upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7.
Tuition
USD
24,246