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Master of Public Policy
Laureate Online Education in Cooperation with Walden University
School of Public Policy & Administration
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| Application Deadline: | no application deadlines | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | December |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Laureate Online Education in Cooperation with Walden University
As our communities and our world continue to evolve, the need for sound public policy to address emerging issues remains a priority. With this program, you can gain the skills to effectively formulate, implement, and evaluate public policy in the public, nonprofit, or private sectors.
Through a curriculum that blends theory and practice, you will have the opportunity to explore the craft of policymaking and policy analysis. You can apply what you learn immediately in your profession and prepare for a role in public policy management or leadership.
In the online Master of Public Policy program, you will:
- Examine the impact of social programs on a local and national level.
- Use qualitative and quantitative tools to analyze policy and its impact on society.
- Expand your knowledge of the finances that influence democratic governance.
- Study leadership theory, current research, and practice within an area of public administration.
Contents
Quarter 1
- Foundations for Graduate Study
- Ethics and Social Justice
Quarter 2
- Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination
- Governance and Public Policy
Quarter 3
- Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector
- Leadership and Organizational Change
Quarter 4
- Policy and Politics in American Political Institutions
- Program Evaluation
Quarter 5
- Public Policy and Finance
- Advanced Public Policy Methods and Analysis
Quarter 6
- Capstone Seminar or PPPA 8115 Writing a Quality Prospectus for students who wish to matriculate into Walden’s Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
A bachelor’s degree or higher
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. The North Central Association is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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