Program Overview

Master of Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Temple University's College of Liberal Arts is designed to help students evaluate existing and proposed policies. The program combines real-world experience with rigorous academic research, providing students with practical skills and vital contacts for successful careers in the public or nonprofit sectors.

Program Overview

The MPP program is tailored for students who want to pursue careers in government agencies or private nonprofit organizations, as well as those who already hold public or private sector positions and are seeking supplemental training and credentials to develop their careers. The program's dynamic faculty incorporate their professional expertise in the classroom, and many currently serve as budget and finance managers, consultants, and policy analysts.

Program Format and Curriculum

Students have three years to satisfy their requirements for the Public Policy program, which can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. The program offers in-person classes on Temple's campus in Center City, Philadelphia, after 5 p.m., or online, including a combination of scheduled evening virtual classes and asynchronous assignments. The 36-credit curriculum comprises core courses, elective courses, and an Internship in Public Policy course.

• Core courses include:
  • Bureaucracy and Public Management
  • Economic Decisions for Public Policy
  • Policy Analysis
  • Program Evaluation
  • Public Policy Project (capstone course)
  • State and Local Budgeting
  • Statistics for Public Policy
  • The Policy-Making Process

Related Graduate Degrees

The university also offers a dual degree option:

• Master of Public Policy / Master of Public Health

Tuition and Fees

The Master of Public Policy offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support. Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level, course load, and in-state or out-of-state residency.

• Pennsylvania resident: $1,148.00 per credit
• Out-of-state: $1,577.00 per credit

Accreditation

Temple University's departments and programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.