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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
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 (MPP) 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; gender and public policy; global public policy; human rights; politics and governance; public and nonprofit leadership and management; science, technology, and environmental policy; and social 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 MPP/master of business administration; MPP/juris doctor; MPP/master of public health; and MPP/master of social work.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited US university or foreign equivalent at time of enrollment.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
While no specific experience or academic pathway is required, students with a strong liberal education background and sound quantitative and analytical skills will be best prepared for academic success at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Previous coursework in mathematics, statistics, and economics is recommended. Past applicants needing to strengthen this part of their skill set have found courses in introductory microeconomics, college algebra, and introductory statistics to be helpful preparation.
Special Application Requirements:
A complete application will include a University of Minnesota application, personal statement, resume or C.V., transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable), at least three letters of recommendation, and an optional 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
0
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.
Economics
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
PA 5022 - Applications of Economics for Policy Analysis
(1.5-3.0 cr)
·
PA 5431 - Public Policies on Work and Pay
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5503 - Economics of Development
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5521 - Development Planning and Policy Analysis
(4.0 cr)
·
PA 5722 - Economics of Environmental Policy
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5805 - Global Economics
(3.0 cr)
Methods
Concentration: 9-12 credits
Global policy concentration requires 12 credits. All other concentrations require 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.
Joint- or Dual-degree Coursework:
This program offers options for four dual degrees. Each dual degree option within the MPP allows for a different number of credits in common between the two programs: MPP/MBA: 24 credits in common allowed; MPP/JD: 29 credits in common allowed; MPP/MPH - Public Health Practice: 26 credits in common allowed; MPP/MSW: 21 credits in common allowed for full program, 15 for advanced standing, 11 for direct practice.
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
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