Master of Public Policy & Administration
Combining managerial skills with research analysis, the Master of Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) is designed to provide the essential leadership, decision-making, policy development, analysis, advocacy, and effective communication skills needed for contemporary policy leadership within government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit corporations that engage in government relations.
Degrees Offered
Master of Public Policy & Administration
Program Types
Graduate
Mode of Study
Hybrid
School / College
College of Arts and SciencesWhat is a Master of Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) degree?
An MPPA degree gives students an in-depth understanding of policy writing, communication skills, data analysis, public sector management, grant writing, and other competencies from a mixture of full-time educators and career professionals who bridge the gap between academia and real-world application.
Why earn an MPPA degree at Redlands?
As either a recent college graduate or an existing government or nonprofit employee, this program will elevate your career in public service. In this program at Redlands, you will learn to analyze and interpret public policy research in a non-partisan, non-ideological way, and effectively communicate your findings through various formats like white papers, policy memos, and briefs. You will also gain the skills to explain complex policy issues to those less familiar with the field and master best practices in public leadership, nonprofit management, and public budgeting.
Graduate application deadlines
Upcoming
Fall 2025. Students are encouraged to apply by June 1 (for Fall) in order to ensure a smooth enrollment experience.
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Hall of Letters
What you'll learn
You will learn to critically analyze and interpret public policy research findings with clarity and objectivity, ensuring a nonpartisan, nonideological approach.
You will learn how to communicate policy concerns and research findings through field-specific formats, such as white papers, policy memos, issue summaries, and policy briefs.
You will learn the skills to present complex policy research findings in a clear, understandable way to diverse audiences with varying levels of expertise.
You will learn the best practices in public leadership and decision-making, including nonprofit management and public budgeting principles.
What you'll learn
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