The master’s programs at Harvard Kennedy School will inspire and prepare you to make a difference in the world by equipping you with the skills you need to improve public policy, pursue powerful ideas, and advance your capacity to lead.
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Master's Degree Programs

Master in Public Policy
The two-year MPP Program is rigorous training that prepares you to understand complex problems and craft concrete solutions.

Master in Public Administration in International Development
The two-year MPA/ID Program combines rigorous training in economics and quantitative methods with an emphasis on policy and practice.

Master in Public Administration
The two-year MPA Program teaches the skills you need to be an even more effective leader in solving public problems.

Mid-Career Master in Public Administration
The one-year MC/MPA Program elevates the abilities of established professionals like you with real-world experience to take on bolder challenges.

Joint & Concurrent Degrees
As an MPP, MPA/ID, or MPA student, you can explore how the world’s challenges can be addressed at the intersection of business, law, medicine, design, or other fields.