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When you study public policy at UMBC, you learn from experienced, prestigious faculty, become a part of a lifelong network and access extensive resources to support your path to a rewarding and successful career.
Get where you need to go with UMBC’s flexible, affordable, top-ranked Master of Public Policy program.
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Program Overview
The Master’s of Public Policy program at UMBC uses an innovative approach emphasizing and training in evaluation and analytical methods, preparing students with a diverse range of aspirations and career goals to excel in their chosen fields.
The program offers specializations in:
- Evaluation and Analytical Methods
- Health Policy
- Public Management
- Social Policy
- Urban Policy
- Education Policy

Tuition
37 credits
$659 / credit – Maryland resident
$1,132 / credit – Non resident
Locations
UMBC Main Campus,
Catonsville, MD
Time To Complete
The program is offered full-time and part-time.
Application Deadlines
Deadlines for the MPP program are rolling.
Spring Semester 2020 – November 1
Fall Semester 2021 – January 15
UMBC Overview
Welcome to our community of inquiring minds! UMBC is a dynamic public research university that redefines excellence in higher education. We offer an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds — and we look forward to you being a part of it.