The Policy, Planning, and Management program at the Muskie School offers graduate-level education and training for those seeking a career in the public and nonprofit sectors. Educational experiences are multi-disciplinary and problem focused, with flexible delivery modality. Choose to concentrate in Community Planning and Sustainable Development, or Public Policy and Public/Nonprofit Management.
Master’s in Policy, Planning, and Management
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.
Reduced tuition for out-of-state MPPM students
Out-of-state students in our Master’s in Policy, Planning, and Management program can now receive a reduced tuition rate.
Certificate of Graduate Studies
Enhance your expertise with our Graduate Certificates. We offer certificates in Applied Research and Evaluation Methods, Community Planning and Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, and Public and Nonprofit Management.
Accelerated Graduate Pathway
The Accelerated Pathway option enables undergraduate students from any major to begin their graduate studies in MPPM (Master of Public Policy and Management) early, giving them a head start on earning their degree and advancing their careers.