Three MPP alumni share the value of work experience

Each master’s program at Harvard Kennedy School has different application prerequisites, including the number of years of work experience required to apply. While applicants to the Master in Public Policy (MPP) Program are not required to have work experience, incoming MPP students have worked for an average of three years. Having work experience prior to enrolling in graduate school can help you refine your career goals, enrich your classroom learning experience, and increase your competitiveness for future job placements. 

Read why three MPP alumni were thankful to have work experience prior to enrolling in the program.