Master's in Public Policy

Georgia State University (GSU) is a dynamic and renowned public research university located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. With a history spanning over a century, GSU has evolved into a thriving educational hub that caters to a diverse student population. Committed to academic excellence, GSU offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, arts, sciences, education, and health-related fields. As a prominent urban institution, GSU prides itself on fostering a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. The university's strategic location in Atlanta provides students with unique opportunities for internships, industry partnerships, and cultural experiences. GSU's distinguished faculty members, known for their research contributions and dedication to teaching, empower students to explore their passions and achieve their full potential. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and social impact, Georgia State University continues to play a significant role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow and making a positive difference in the local and global communities it serves.

The Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) is an interdisciplinary degree program that prepares students for work in the analysis, development and evaluation of public policies. In all levels of government and on a global scale, public needs and limited resources require public policy choices that are economically efficient, socially and technically effective, and politically responsive. Such choices confront policymakers in a broad range of critical issues, including health, education, economic development, public finance, social policy, nonprofit policy and disaster policy. The Andrew Young School is a member of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, the principal professional organization for scholars and practitioners in the field of public policy. Our public policy and public affairs programs were recently ranked #19 among all programs nationwide, and among the top 10 for public finance and budgeting, urban policy, nonprofit management and local government management. Our Department of Public Management and Policy provides access to a community of research and teaching scholars with national and international reputations for their expertise and contributions to knowledge and practice across a broad range of administrative processes and policy concerns in the arena of public service.