Master in Public Policy (MPP)
Astana, Kazakhstan
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Master in Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year full-time program launched in 2013. The mission of the MPP program is to prepare a new generation of progressive policy professionals to provide efficient, effective, sustainable, and reliable public service at national and international levels. GSPP provides grants, covering tuition fees and a monthly stipend for students.
Fully accredited by NASPAA and EAPAA.
Strategic partner
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of the National University of Singapore
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Merit-based scholarships are available.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Microeconomics and Public Policy
- Statistics for Public Policy
- Public Policy and Analysis
- Policy Research Design and Methods
Semester 2
- Macroeconomics & Public Policy
- Public Management and Leadership
- Data Analytics in Public Policy
- Elective i
Semester 3 (Summer)
- Policy Analysis Exercise proposal
- Overseas Component
- Internship (taken in semester 3 or 5)
Semester 4
- Politics and Public Policy
- Elective ii
- Elective iii
Semester 5
- Elective iv
- Elective v or Internship
- Policy Analysis Exercise
Career Opportunities
Work while studying
MPP students are not allowed to work full time. The School adheres to NU-wide policies and procedures on the issue of part-time employment.
Work after graduation
- Public sector - in government, civil service, international organizations, social research and non-profit organizations as policy analysts, policy innovators; staff members for political leaders.
- Private sector - in education administration, HR and public affairs, government relations consultancy.
- Advanced research – PhD in Public Policy or other PhDs
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Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.