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Engineering and Public Affairs Dual Degree Program

University of Texas Austin
Austin , United States
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 years
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Degree
Masters
Major
Civil Engineering | Industrial Engineering | Public Administration
Area of study
Business and Administration | Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Engineering and Public Affairs Dual Degree Program is designed to prepare qualified engineering and public affairs students for careers at any level of government and in public policy related areas of the engineering profession. Alumni currently hold positions in the offices of local, state and national government agencies, engineering consulting firms, universities and industries.


Program Structure

The program is structured so that students can earn the MPAff and the Master of Science simultaneously. In general, a minimum of two full years is required to complete this program.


  • Year 1: Full academic year in the LBJ School, followed by a required summer internship with a governmental agency or other organization with a substantial public policy interest
  • Year 2: Full academic year in the School of Engineering, followed by thesis research in the summer after the academic year
  • Year 3: Remaining LBJ School courses (if needed) and completion of a master’s thesis in Engineering

Degree Requirements

Public Affairs

  • Total LBJ credit hours: 36
    • 27 LBJ core hours
    • 6 hours Policy Research Project
    • 9 LBJ elective hours
    • Summer internship related to the dual degree

Available Degree Programs

  • Bachelor of Public Affairs
  • Master of Public Affairs
  • Master of Global Policy Studies
  • Master of National Security
  • DC Concentration (MPAff/MGPS)
  • Ph.D. in Public Policy
  • Executive Master of Public Leadership

Executive Education

  • Executive Master of Public Leadership
  • Governor's Center for Management Development
  • LBJ Women's Campaign School
  • Social Entrepreneurship Certificate
  • LBJ School Digital Badging

Faculty and Research

  • Faculty
  • Faculty Experts Guide
  • Centers
  • Research and Publications
  • Energy Policy Collaborative

Student Experience

  • Current Students
  • Facts & Figures
  • The LBJ Advantage
  • Policy Research Projects
  • Student Organizations
  • Career Management

Admissions

  • How to Apply
  • Tuition and Funding
  • Attend an Admissions Event
  • Frequently Asked Questions

About the LBJ School

  • Dean JR DeShazo
  • LBJ Legacy
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