Degree Programs Master of Public Policy (MPP) MA in Public Policy MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy Evening Master's Program (Part-time MA) Program Overview Curriculum, Course Sequence, & Degree Requirements Application Process, Tuition, and Financial Aid FAQ Why Harris? Admitted Students Next Steps Checklist and Timeline Orientation Student Life UChicago Employees MS in Climate and Energy Policy (MSCEP) Admitted Students Accepting Your Offer Admitted Student Communications Orientation Modules Tuition & Finances UChicago Email & CNet ID Your Learning MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods Program Overview Value of the Degree Outcomes Research Apprenticeship PhD Ph.D. Program Requirements Joint Degree Programs Design Your Path Chicago Principles, Policies, and Perspectives Core Curriculum Statistics for Data Analysis Sequence Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy Sequence Analytical Politics Sequence Core Project Emerging Leaders Program Practical Experience Harris Policy Labs Harris Policy Innovation Challenge Specializations Data Analytics Specialization Education Policy Specialization Energy & Environmental Policy Specialization Finance & Policy Specialization Gender and Policy Specialization Global Conflict Studies Specialization Health Policy Specialization International Policy & Development Specialization Markets & Regulation Specialization Municipal Finance Specialization Social and Economic Inequality Specialization Survey Research Specialization Certificates Outside Harris University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars Program Overview How to Apply FAQ Program Partners Meet the Scholars 2024 - 2025 Scholars 2023 - 2024 Scholars 2022-2023 Scholars Workshops PhD Political Economy Political Economy Workshop Archive Public Policy & Economics PPE Workshop Archive Executive Education Civic Leadership Academy Credential Programs Custom Programs Social Impact Fellowship Undergraduate Program Overview Declare Major Practicum Specializations Internship in Public Policy Study Abroad in Barcelona BA Thesis Process Capstone Projects Archive | 2022 - 2023 Archive | 2023 - 2024 Community Highlights Team Courses Non-Harris Student Registration Academic Calendar Application OpenMaster of Public Policy (MPP)Our flagship program equips you with the data science and analytical skills needed to impact today’s most complex policy issues.Duration: 2 YearsSTEM Designated Program*Explore the MPPApplication OpenMA in Public Policy (MA)Gain fundamental skills of policy analysis in this accelerated full-time program, and earn your MA in Public Policy in one academic year.Duration: 1 YearSTEM Designated Program*Explore the MA in Public PolicyApplication OpenMS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP)Apply big data to big problems and prepare yourself for a career at the intersection of public policy and data science.Duration: 2 YearsSTEM Designated Program*Explore MSCAPPApplication OpenEvening Master’s ProgramOur part-time MA program is designed for mid-career professionals who want to build the analytical skills needed to lead organizations through complex policy challenges and accelerate social impact.Duration: 15 Months/4 QuartersExplore the Evening Master’s ProgramApplication OpenMS in Climate and Energy Policy (MSCEP)MSCEP is a one-year, full-time graduate program designed to train future leaders at the intersection of climate science, energy technology, data science, economics, and public policy.Duration: 1 YearSTEM Designated Program*Explore MSCEPApplication OpenMA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM)Receive one-on-one faculty mentoring and experience in research and quantitative methods with the MACRM, designed for people who plan to pursue a career in research or a PhD.Duration: 2 YearsSTEM Designated Program*Explore MACRMJoint Degree ProgramsThrough joint degree programs across the University of Chicago, Harris students connect rigorous policy analysis with law, business, social work, divinity, international relations, and the College—building interdisciplinary fluency to confront complex problems with evidence, depth, and real-world impact.Five Year Master in Public Policy with the College (BA/MPP)Begin your professional training in public policy while an undergraduate in the College at the University of Chicago and earn a Bachelor of Arts degree plus a Master of Public Policy in five years.Five Year Master in Public Policy with the College (BA/MPP)Five Year MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy with the College (BA/MSCAPP)Begin your professional training applying rigorous data analytics to public policy problems while an undergraduate in the College at the University of Chicago and earn a Bachelor of Arts degree plus a Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy in five years. Like three concentrations in one.Five Year MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy with the College (BA/MSCAPP)Joint Degree with Chicago Booth School of Business (MPP/MBA)The Harris School of Public Policy and Chicago Booth School of Business offer a combined program for you to earn your MPP and MBA degrees at once. Combine policy and analysis with leadership and management skills.Joint Degree with Chicago Booth School of Business (MPP/MBA)Joint Degree with Law School (MPP/JD)The Harris School of Public Policy and the University of Chicago Law School offer a combined program for you to earn your MPP and JD degrees concurrently at the intersection of policy, law, regulation, and markets.Joint Degree with Law School (MPP/JD)Joint Degree with Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice: Social Work, Social Policy, & Social Administration (MPP/MA)The Harris School of Public Policy and the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice offer a combined program where you can earn your Master of Public Policy and a Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, & Social Administration at the same time, preparing you to address systemic issues in policy and social services.Joint Degree with Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (MPP/MA)Joint Degree with the Divinity School (MPP/MDiv)The Harris School of Public Policy and the University of Chicago Divinity School offer a joint degree program that enables students to graduate with both a Master of Public Policy and a Master of Divinity. This program provides an opportunity for students to combine their interest in examining pertinent issues related to the church as a public institution with their interest in public and urban ministry.Joint Degree with the Divinity School (MPP/MDiv)MA in Public Policy and International Relations (MA/MA)This two-year program confers two master’s degrees and provides an understanding of public policy analysis with a focus on applying it to the political and economic dynamics of international relations.MA in Public Policy and International Relations (MA/MA)*STEM Eligible - Consistent with the highly quantitative and analytic nature of the Harris School's MPP, MA, MSCAPP, and MSCEP degrees, Harris has categorized these programs under a code which is currently on the DHS STEM list. Students on F-1 visas who have earned a degree designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a STEM degree may be eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT) so long as they meet all eligibility criteria at the time of application.