Policy, Planning, and Management

Tuition per credit hour

In-state: $432.
Out-of-state tuition break: $734. See details and other costs

Credit hours

36 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Financial aid

Over 150 graduate assistantships available with stipend & tuition assistance, plus scholarship & fellowship opportunities. Explore aid

Admissions

No application fee. No GRE required. Apply for fall, spring, or summer term. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

Earn your degree on your terms: Study full-time and finish in as few as 2 years or study part-time and finish in 3-4 years.
Take advantage of program flexibility — All courses are offered in the late-afternoon and evening to accommodate working professionals.
Explore robust experiential learning opportunities that will help you achieve MPPM competencies.
Tailored to your interests and career goals: Choose to concentrate in Community Planning and Sustainable Development, Public and Nonprofit Management, or Public Policy.
Prepare for a professional leadership role in government, nonprofit and community organizations, and other public service settings.
Work closely with faculty advisors to plan your course sequence and work toward career goals.

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Program requirements

Our program curriculum develops multi-disciplinary foundational knowledge and skills that will help you excel in the complex and interrelated fields of policy, planning, and management. Coursework focuses on conceptual learning and provides opportunities to apply learning to contemporary issues and challenges.

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Career opportunities

This degree serves those who aspire to leadership roles and careers as managers, planners, researchers, analysts, or advocates in public service. Recent graduates are working in all levels of government and nonprofits.

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Dedicated faculty

Our full-time faculty hold terminal degrees in the field and will work closely with you to help you work toward your career goals. Our part-time faculty are currently employed in the field, and many work in local, state, and federal governments.

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Experiential learning

Students have ample opportunities for hands-on learning. These include working with the Catherine Cutler Institute, completing internships in town management or food policy and sustainability, and publishing their work in academic journals.

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Graduate student support

Our Office of Graduate Studies connects you with opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and graduate assistantships. They also foster our graduate student community through Peer Mentorship and the Graduate Student Board.

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Scholarship opportunities

Scholarships offer financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. We encourage students in graduate degree programs to apply for scholarship opportunities.

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Do you live in New England?

You may be eligible for a special reduced tuition rate, as part of the New England Regional Student Program (RSP).

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Connect with us

Our monthly Graduate Information Sessions are an excellent way to learn more about the benefits of our program, as well as our admissions and financial process.