Master of Public Policy (MPP)

What Our Graduates Do

As analysts, managers, and leaders, MPP graduates work with quantitative and qualitative information and data to develop, assess, and evaluate alternative approaches to current and emerging issues. Their careers are in a variety of public service fields and in all levels of government, in nonprofit organizations and NGOs, and in the private sector.

Sample Job Titles + Organizations

• Legislative auditor, State of Minnesota
• Deputy project manager, LISA Project, NASA, Maryland
• Deputy secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• State representative, Minnesota House of Representatives
• Policy analyst for budget, NE-Midwest Institute, Michigan
• Vice president for planning, research, and communications, St. John's University, Minnesota
• President of government relations, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
• Executive director, Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota
• President, Dutko Group (lobbying firm), Washington, D.C.
• Executive vice president, National MS Association, Chicago
• Manager of trade and investment policy, American Chamber of Commerce, Frankfurt, Germany

Learn More About

• Curriculum
• Concentrations
• Prerequisites and admission requirements
• Capstone workshop