The Online Master of Public Policy Degree
Offered By: California State University, Northridge
- Urban administration and management,
- Policy design, and
- Policy analysis
In today's public policy environment, decision-making is achieved through a process that encompasses three major elements: problem identification, policy formulation, and evaluation of the potential risks involved with every decision. The CSUN MPP program focuses on these three elements to prepare professionals to meet the increasingly complex challenges of policy analysis as well as for advancement to leadership positions in urban organizations.
A One of a Kind ProgramAlthough there are various public affairs schools in the United States that currently offer a degree in public policy, only the CSUN MPP focuses on the area of comparative and international policy making and its implementation across diverse urban settings. In addition, there are no other online public policy programs in the United States with this option. Consequently, CSUN will be the first American university to offer such a degree.
An International PerspectiveBecause the program is offered online, it attracts regional, national, and international professionals in the public and non-profit sectors interested in learning and assessing current practices in their own localities. It is designed to prepare graduates from many countries to fill a variety of roles in diverse urban settings, from staff analysts to middle management.