Public Policy Online
MPP

Earn your master’s degree from UMassD

The UMass Dartmouth online Master of Public Policy (MPP) program provides preparation for advancement or employment in state, federal and municipal governments. It also is well suited for leadership of nonprofit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and business, trade and labor associations. The course of study focuses on policy analysis, applied research and public management skills.

The MPP degree is offered fully online.

The GRE requirement is waived for students successfully completing a UMass Dartmouth Public Policy online certificate:

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Application Deadlines

Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

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Contact

Mark Paige, PhD

Associate Professor / Chairperson
Public Policy
Liberal Arts 325

508-910-9037

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Contact

Online & Continuing Education

Foster Administration, 001
285 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300

508-999.9202
508-910.9060
online@admissions.umassd.edu

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Curriculum

UMass Dartmouth online Master of Public Policy students must complete 12 courses.

Students holding a Public Policy certificate from UMass Dartmouth will receive credit for each certificate class with a grade of 3.0 or higher.

Master of Public Policy students must choose one of the following concentrations:

Educational Policy
Environmental Policy
Public Management

More information is available on the Public Policy Department website.

Career Opportunities

The MPP degree can help you progress within your career or move into a new career and leadership responsibilities in:

Local, state, and federal agencies, offices, and departments
Nonprofit organizations
Non-governmental organizations
Business, trade and labor associations

Sample Course Offerings

Courses offered in the Master of Public Policy program include (course offerings subject to change):

Administrative Law
Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings
Policy Analysis
Regional Economic Development Policy
Research Methods for Public Policy

UMassD advantages

Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned:

Value and affordability of a UMass education
One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
Military friendly, with leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience
Limited class size ensures individualized interaction with professors

Rankings

#118 Best Graduate Public Affairs Program in the U.S. - U.S. News & World Report stat-252a May, 2023 Keywords: CAS, Distinction, Factsheet,
Top 7 Best Graduate Public Affairs Program in Massachusetts - U.S. News & World Report stat-160a Apr, 2023 Keywords: CAS, Distinction, Factsheet,

Graduate admissions requirements

University requirements for graduate admissions

Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.
Pay non-refundable $60 application fee (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via the online portal. For Nursing applicants, the non-refundable application fee is $75.
Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions.
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Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. The Duolingo test is not accepted for the following programs: Art Education, Biology/Marine Biology, Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory, Marine Science and Technology (MS, PSM, PhD), Nursing (MS, DNP, PhD), Portuguese Studies, Professional Writing and Communication, Psychology (ABA, Clinical, Research), and Public Policy.

Program deadlines

Public Policy Faculty

Learning Style: Online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.