The School of Public Policy (SPP) at George Mason University seeks to prepare its graduates for positions of responsibility in academic institutions, industry, government, and profit and not-for-profit institutions dedicated to the improvement of both the substance and the processes of public policymaking in the United States and abroad.
SPP offers the following degree programs:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)
Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Commerce and Policy
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Transportation Policy, Operations, and Logistics
Master of New Professional Studies (M.N.P.S.) in Organization Development and Knowledge Management
Master of New Professional Studies (M.N.P.S.) in Peace Operations
The School’s programs, led by a distinguished faculty, focus on the interplay of culture, organizations, and technology in a quest to find alternative approaches to public policy decisions and policymaking.
Teaching and research is focused on, but not limited to, six themes:
Governance
International Commerce and Policy
Entrepreneurship
Regional and Economic Development
Science and Technology Policy
Culture and Values
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