The Master's of Public Policy (MPP) is a 60-hour, two-year program. The MPP gives you the opportunity to analyze create, and articulate innovative public policies responsive to the most challenging issues facing this nation, while respecting and supporting your passion to serve responsibly.
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a 60-hour, two-year program. Students must complete:
- 7 core courses (28 total hours)
- 6 Great Issues Forums (12 total hours)
- Policy Memorandum (4 hours)
- 16 hours of elective credit
The required courses build a broad perspective of policy while giving students the capabilities for strong analysis and quantitative skill. In addition, MPP students are encouraged to pursue customized concentrations. In conjunction with other graduate programs at the University of Denver, MPP students can take specialized and approved courses in various policy specific areas. Policy concentrations are available in the following areas:
- Education Policy
- Business and Government
- Energy and Environmental Policy
- Social Policy and Nonprofit Management
- Communications and Public Affairs
Each concentration has a distinct list of fulfillment requirements that will fulfill the MPP elective credits. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore experiential learning opportunities such as internships in the specific area as well as complete the required Policy Memorandum on a topic the is relevant to the concentration.
A typical full-time student schedule will include 10 credit hours per quarter (3 quarters a year). Please see the example schedule here.
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Class Profile
Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.45
Average GRE Verbal: 540
Average GRE Quantitative: 624
Average GRE Analytical Writing: 4.5
57% Male, 43% Female
