The Harvard Kennedy School Advantage: MPA MPP degrees

The Harvard Kennedy School Advantage

Outstanding Philosophy, Curricula and Students

Thousands of Harvard Kennedy School graduates are working already to change the world in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Our students vary always in age, background, experience level and nationality, yet like our alumni, they share a commitment to public service and a core set of abilities to:

  • Strategically and quantitatively analyze complex problems, using a wide variety of tools and approaches
  • Leverage multi-disciplined perspectives to develop solutions
  • Understand issues through a global cultural lens
  • Synthesize perspectives to innovate, build teams and effectively lead projects and /or organizations to successful outcomes
  • Make a positive difference in the world

The Harvard Kennedy School MPA and MPP degree programs are designed to provide students with the necessary skills in leadership, analysis, management, and advocacy and to imbue an ability to call on these skills under ever-changing circumstances. Visit the Overview of Degree Programs to learn more about the various programs and eligibility requirements, and to see a class profile. You may also browse all courses listings to see the wide array of courses available to our students.

To find out more about where our students go after graduation, check out our Class of 2011 Employment Overview.