Master of Public Policy/Master of Business Administration

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MPP/MBA students will be enrolled in two graduate programs at the University of Maryland, College Park through the School of Public Policy and the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

The MPP/MBA dual degree requires a total of 66 credits, with 30 credits in Public Policy, 30 credits in Business and 6 credits to use in either program.

The MPP curriculum consists of two components - a core set of courses (27 credits total) that provide a foundation in governance, quantitative skills and the practice of public policy and elective courses that allow a deeper dive into a particular area of interest. Students must complete at least 30 MPP credits to earn the MPP/MBA dual degree. The total dual degree is 66 credits.

MPP Coursework (30 Credits)

Core Courses (27 credits)

  • PLCY630 Normative and Political Dimensions of Public Policy (3 credits)
  • PLCY631 Governance: Leadership, Management & Accountability (3 credits)
  • PLCY680 Examining Social Identity and Pluralism in Public Policy (3 credits)
  • PLCY640 Microeconomic and Policy Analysis (3 credits)
  • PLCY610 Quantitative Aspects of Public Policy (3 credits)
  • PLCY641 Macroeconomics and Policy Analysis (3 Credits)
  • PLCY670 Public Budgeting and Financial Management (3 Credits)
  • PLCY690 (formerly PLCY699X)  Policy Engagement Project (3 credits)
  • PLCY790 Project Course (3 credits)

MBA coursework (30 credits)

6 credits in the MPP or the MBA to total 66 credits

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Curriculum Notes:
  1. BUSM/I 604 Managerial Economics may waive PLCY Core Requirement PLCY 610 Quantitative Aspects of Public Policy grade depending. If waived, the 3 core credits move to 3 elective credits for MPP.
  2. BUSM/I 606 Data Driven Decision Making may waive PLCY Core Requirement PLCY 640 Microeconomics grade depending. If waived, the 3 core credits move to 3 elective credits for MPP.
  3. SPP elective PLCY781 International Economic Policy may waive the MBA required course The Global Economic Environment. Speak to your MBA advisor to learn more.
  4. Program Code: BMPO