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Twin Cities Campus
Public Policy M.P.P.HHH Administration
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Graduate Student Services, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-3800; fax: 612-626-0002)
Email:
hhhadmit@umn.edu
Website: http://www.hhh.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The master of public policy (M.P.P.) curriculum is built upon a core of required theoretical and methodological courses. In remaining courses, students choose either to emphasize more advanced study of analysis or management, or to focus on a particular substantive area of public policy. Structured concentrations include advanced policy analysis methods; economic and community development; global public policy; public and nonprofit leadership and management; science, technology, and environmental policy; social policy; and women and public policy. Students have multiple opportunities to apply the concepts learned in their coursework to real-life policy problems, including cases presented in courses, their internships, and workshops. Dual degrees include M.P.P./master of business administration; M.P.P./juris doctor; M.P.P./master of science in health services research, policy, and administration; and M.P.P./master of social work.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university or foreign equivalent at time of enrollment.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Competence in college-level algebra (including facility with functional notations; algebraic manipulation of polynomials, logs, and exponentials; and graphic representation of equations) is required. A grade of B or better in an introductory course in microeconomics is required. At least one course in political science (that analyzes political institutions) is strongly recommended.
Competence in MS Excel and Word is strongly recommended.
Special Application Requirements:
A complete application will include a Graduate School application, personal statement, resume or C.V., transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable), at least three letters of recommendation, and a diversity statement.
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(GRE, TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
45
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
This program offers options for four dual degrees. Each dual degree option within the M.P.P. allows for a different number of credits in common between the two programs:
M.P.P./J.D.: 29 credits in common allowed
M.P.P./M.S.-H.S.R.P.A.: 16 credits in common allowed
M.P.P./M.S.W.: 21 credits in common allowed for full program, 15 for advanced standing, 11 for Direct Practice
M.P.P./M.B.A.: 24 credits in common allowed
Core Courses
PA 5011 - Dynamics of Public Affairs Organizations
(3.0 cr)
PA 5012 - The Politics of Public Affairs
(3.0 cr)
PA 5021 - Microeconomics for Policy Analysis
(3.0 cr)
PA 5031 - Statistics for Public Affairs
(4.0 cr)
PA 5002 - Introduction to Policy Analysis
(1.5 cr)
PA 5003 - Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
(1.5 cr)
PA 5022
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
PA 5022 - Applications of Economics for Policy Analysis
(1.5-3.0 cr)
Concentration: 9 credits
Professional Paper
Professional paper through a Capstone Workshop, Working Group, or Master's: Professional Paper (Individual Option).
PA 8081 - Capstone Workshop
(3.0 cr)
or
PA 8082 - Professional Paper-Writing Seminar
(3.0 cr)
or
PA 8921 - Master's: Professional Paper (Individual Option)
(1.0-3.0 cr)
Electives
Electives to bring total credits to 45.
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 1.5] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 1.5 [max 1.5] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 1.5 -3.0 [max 9.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |