Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)

Loyola University of Chicago

Job growth, affordable housing, educational reform, and environmental protection would not be possible without experts in public policy. Loyola University Chicago's Master of Public Policy program prepares you to become a public policy professional who can tackle complex systemic challenges and leverage data to make change without losing sight of the individuals who make up communities.Through Loyola's program, you will train to assume leadership roles in government, nonprofit, or business settings. You will bring together theory, analysis, and technical skills. And you will learn how politics influence policy choices, how to design effective public programs, and how to evaluate existing ones.In other words, you will learn how to shape public policy in a way that makes a meaningful, positive impact in local and national communities.At Loyola, you will join a respected program focused on social justice and professional training. From internships to a multidisciplinary curriculum, Loyola's program stands out among other Master of Public Policy programs.After earning your master's in public policy degree, you will be prepared to secure roles in government, nonprofits, business, and more. Careers in public policy span from analysis to advocacy to leadership.Specific job options include: Policy analyst, Fiscal or budgeting analyst, Political office staff, Grant writer, Lobbyist, Program evaluatorExecutive director, Program manager, Communication director

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