Policy masters
Policy master’s degrees
Getting a policy master’s degree (e.g. MPP) can help you pivot into or accelerate your policy career. This guide explains what policy master’s programs are, where and how to apply, and how to fund your degree. It consists of four articles, discussing:
Articles
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What are policy master’s? (Part 1)
A policy master’s degree often provides the best balance of benefits over costs for policy professionals. This guide explains what makes these degrees distinctive.
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Which policy master’s programs should you apply to? (Part 2)
Some policy master’s degrees prepare you much better for a DC policy career than others. This guide explains criteria for where to apply and recommends particular schools.
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How to apply? Getting into top policy master’s degrees (Part 3)
This guide outlines the application process for policy master’s degrees and provides tips to strengthen the different components of your application.
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Policy master’s: Cost and funding (Part 4)
The cost of policy master’s degrees can be high. This guide explains these costs and how to make them more manageable through careful planning and research.
