Program Overview

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New York University Programs

The university offers a range of programs across various schools, 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

Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service offers the following degree programs:

• 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 school also offers undergraduate programs, including:

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

Courses

The school 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

The Economics of Public Policy

The Economics of Public Policy course analyzes the impact of public policy on the allocation of resources and the distribution of income in the economy. The course covers topics such as:

• Income distribution and welfare programs
• Taxation and tax reform
• Government debt
• Market failures
• Social Security
• Unemployment insurance
• Health insurance

Course Details

• Course Subject: UPADM-GP
• Course Number: 140
• Course Credit: 4 points
• Prerequisites: C or better in ECON-UA 2 or equivalent
• Semester: Fall, Spring

Faculty

• Alexander Heil
• Erica H. Dixon

Admissions

The admissions process includes:

• Application Deadlines & Process
• Application Checklists
  • MPA
  • MUP
  • Online MHA
  • MSPP
  • EMPA
  • PhD
  • Dual Degrees
  • Advanced Certificate/Non-Degree
• 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 school has various 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

Global Inclusion

The school is committed to global inclusion, with a mission and plan to promote diversity and inclusion. Resources are available to support global inclusion, including the NYU Wagner Global Inclusion Mission and Plan.