Master's Program in Public Policy
Thank you for your interest in the Masters program of the Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University. Established in 1764, Brown is the seventh-oldest college in the United States and a member of the Ivy League. For two hundred and forty years, Brown University has excelled in teaching, research, and public service. Its Taubman Center for Public Policy has built a national and regional reputation for excellence in public policy scholarship and training since its creation in 1984.
Our approach to public policy reflects Brown University's tradition of interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching, commitment to action-oriented community service, and relatively small-size graduate program that enhance opportunities for interaction with the faculty. Through a curriculum that provides analytical training, in-depth discussion of policy issues, and instruction on how to achieve policy results, we hope in the words of our university charter to produce "a succession of men and women qualified to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation."
The Masters program is geared toward two types of audiences:
- 1) individuals who are at the beginning of their careers and seek advanced training in public policy, and
- 2) mid-career professionals who would like to upgrade their skills.
We train students for jobs in the public sector, the non-profit world, and the private sector, and encourage students to take internships that give them practical experience in policymaking and producing change. We offer both two-year Masters of Public Policy (MPP) and one year Masters of Public Affairs (MPA) degrees.
The university campus covers nearly 140 acres on an historical residential hill overlooking Narragansett Bay and downtown Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island. Befitting a campus that has existed for more than two centuries, Brown University prides itself on its beautiful architecture and scenic setting in the Ocean State. Feel free to come to campus for a visit. Tours are offered at the College Admissions Office (45 Prospect Street) several times a day Monday through Friday when school is in session and at select times during the summer. If you don't have time for a personal visit, go to www.brown.edu and take a virtual tour through the "About Brown" link. We appreciate your interest and hope you submit an application to our graduate program!