Master of Public Policy in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego

The MPP is a two-year, full-time graduate program focused on professional development. Building the framework for policy creation in an international setting serves as the program's cornerstone. It equips students with competencies to analyze optimal approaches across the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and other regions. Our instructors serve as leading authorities consulted by public institutions, private organizations, and international agencies, developing policy formulation and assessment techniques worldwide. This degree merges policy knowledge from social sciences with our institution's strong emphasis on STEM and health disciplines. Completion of the MPP demands 92 academic credits. The curriculum mandates eight foundational courses covering economics, administration, political science, and quantitative analysis in the initial year, followed by a culminating project in the second year. Participants must select at least one concentration area. While foreign language fluency isn't obligatory, up to 24 credits can apply toward graduation if the language aligns with a chosen regional or national focus.