Harris faculty influence the field of Municipal Finance through innovative research, policy engagement, and thorough instruction, providing students with a strong foundation in the fiscal and economic forces shaping public sector decision-making. Their work impacts not only the classroom but also national discussions on inequality, taxation, education, and the government's role in financial markets, ensuring students develop both analytical rigor and real-world understanding in municipal finance.

 

Credential Programs

Enhance your portfolio and strengthen your skills with our credential programs taught by leading faculty at the University of Chicago. Whether you are preparing for graduate school or seeking professional advancement, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy credential programs prepare you with tangible skills you can use immediately.

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Civic Leadership Academy

Accelerate your professional growth, network and impact through this powerful six-month leadership development program. Founded in 2014 at the University of Chicago, the Civic Leadership Academy is a leadership development program for emerging and high-potential leaders in non-profit organizations and local government agencies within the City of Chicago and Cook County.

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Social Impact Fellowship

Preparing technically skilled, early-career professionals to become the next generation of evidence-based problem solvers. The Harris Social Impact Fellowship is a selective, full-time, 11-month program for recent graduates and early career professionals with strong STEM skills and a passion for evidence-based change.

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Custom Programs

Rooted in the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy’s rigorous, evidence-based approach to learning, our custom programs—led by faculty experts—are designed to elevate people, strengthen organizations, and deliver lasting results.

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