
Harvard Kennedy School develops public leaders
We celebrate our graduates who carry the Kennedy School’s mission of public service around the globe.
HKS Commencement 2023
Strengthening public institutions and empowering public servants
Austin Boral MPP/MBA 2023 wants public officials to retain and share what they learn tackling the most complex public problems—from election administration to homelessness response—and build government’s institutional memory along the way.
Veteran storyteller pushes for new narrative
Film director and producer Ian Daniel MC/MPA 2023 looks to policy to help change the trajectory of centuries-old injustice.
Using economics to understand the cost of inequity and discrimination
An applied micro-economist, Lauren Russell is headed to the Federal Reserve Board to continue her study of racial disparities.
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Master’s Programs
Master’s Programs
One- and two-year master’s degree programs in public policy or public administration prepare students to lead.
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Executive Education
Executive Education
Open-enrollment and custom programs to help leaders gain the skills needed to solve current challenges in real time.
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Doctoral Programs
Doctoral Programs
Full-time PhD programs in public, health, and social policy prepare candidates for careers in academia, research, or policymaking.
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Public Leadership Credential
Public Leadership Credential
A series of online courses developed to help learners improve their decision-making, leadership, and policymaking skills for the public good.