Program Overview

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University Programs

The university offers a range of programs across various schools and departments. The programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education and prepare them for careers in their chosen fields.

Schools and Departments

The university has several schools and departments, including:

• Arts and Science
  • College of Arts and Science
  • Graduate School of Arts and Science
  • Liberal Studies
• College of Dentistry
• Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
• Gallatin School of Individualized Study
• Grossman School of Medicine
• Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
• Institute of Fine Arts
• Leonard N. Stern School of Business
• Long Island School of Medicine
• Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
• Rory Meyers College of Nursing
• School of Global Public Health
• School of Law
• School of Professional Studies
• Silver School of Social Work
• Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
• Tandon School of Engineering
• Tisch School of the Arts

Degree Programs

The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service offers several degree programs, including:

• MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy
• MPA in Health Policy & Management
• Master of Urban Planning
• Online Master of Health Administration
• Master of Science in Health Law and Strategy (with NYU School of Law)
• Master of Science in Public Policy
• Executive MPA
• PhD
• Dual Degrees

Undergraduate Offerings

The university also offers undergraduate programs, including:

• Public Policy Major
• Wagner Minors
• Bachelor's-Master's Dual Programs
• Undergraduate Courses

Courses

The university offers a range of courses, including:

• Course Listings/Search Results
• Capstone
• Certificate & Non-Degree Programs
  • Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy
  • Health Finance
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Health Policy for Clinicians
  • Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment
  • Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis
  • Social Finance

Admissions

The admissions process includes:

• Application Deadlines & Process
• Application Checklists
  • MPA
  • MUP
  • Online MHA
  • MSPP
  • EMPA
  • PhD
  • Dual Degrees
  • Advanced Certificate/Non-Degree
  • Reapplicant Instructions
  • International Applicant Instructions
  • Transfer Applicant Information
• Admissions Criteria
  • Which Program is Right for Me?
• Cost, Aid & Assistance
  • Merit-Based Scholarships
  • Fellowships
  • Assistantships
  • PhD Tuition and Financial Support
  • External Funding Resources
  • NYU Veterans Tuition Benefits
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs

Research Areas

The university has several research areas, including:

• Focus Areas
  • Cities
  • Communication Skills
  • Data Science and Data Management
  • Education
  • Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Inequality, Race, and Poverty
  • International Development and Humanitarian Action
  • Nonprofits and Government
  • Philanthropy and Fundraising
  • Program Evaluation
  • Social Justice and Democracy
  • Transportation
• Centers & Institutes
  • Financial Access Initiative
  • The Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy
  • Health and Evaluation Analytics Lab
  • Institute for Civil Infrastructure Systems
  • John Brademas Center of New York University
  • Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management
  • Institute of Human Development and Social Change
• Initiatives & Special Projects
  • Democracy Scholars
  • Labor Initiative
  • Leadership in Action
  • The NYU Democracy Project
  • Social Innovation & Investment Initiative

Course Description

The course "Policy Implementation: How Plans, Policies and Projects are Put into Action in the Government" examines how government agencies implement plans, policies, and projects under real-world constraints. The course draws from a mix of theory and case studies from around the world to examine how government agencies can deliver remarkable results even when subjected to multiple constraints. The main learning objectives are twofold: first, students learn to identify the variables that can improve government performance, and second, they learn how to design plans, policies, and projects that are more likely to be properly implemented.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the course are CORE-GP 1020 and CORE-GP 1022 or URPL-GP 2660.

Semester

The course is offered in the Spring semester.

Focus Area

The focus area of the course is Nonprofit and Government Organizations.

Syllabus

The syllabus for the course is available for download.