Program Overview
The Public Policy at University of the Pacific is a MPP programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 1,260 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,260 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Legal Analysis
- Conflicted, Complex, Uncertain
- Economic Concepts and Tools
- Public Policy Statistics
- Statutes and Regulations
- Budgets, Financial Management
- Finance for Public Policies
- Externship
- Enhancing Societal Capacity
- Public Policy Research Tools
- Strategic Leadership
- Public Authority in Use
- A Complex Public Policy Case
- Systemic Change
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
- Application for Admission
- Required Personal Statement (Personal Essay on the Common Application)
- Application Fee
- Official Records of Study
- Demonstration of Proficiency in English
- Recommendation
- Certification of Finances
- Clear copy of Passport Photo Page
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,260 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,260 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,260 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,260 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Pacific directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific
Stockton, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months