June 06, 2017
Staff

The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy today announced the launch of the Harris Public Policy Evening Master’s Program. Students who enroll in this four quarter, part-time degree program will earn an MA in Public Policy, gaining a solid foundation in the fundamentals of data analytics, economic analysis, leadership and the strategic foundations of public policy. 

“Never has there been a more interesting time to be in policy; the challenges may be complex, but our tools to solve them are more powerful than ever,” said Kerwin Charles, interim dean at Harris Public Policy. “As demand grows for the kind of evidence-based approach for which Harris is known, we’re excited to offer this new degree program to emerging leaders in Chicago who are looking to lead their organizations and make a measurable impact on our city—and the world.”

To mark the launch of the new Evening Master’s Program, Harris Public Policy will host a variety of events as part of its Summer of Social Impact Series, exploring the vital role data and analytics play in making a social impact on issues facing Chicago—from crime and policing to education, health, municipal finance and more. 

The Harris Public Policy Evening Master’s Program is an ideal fit for mid-career professionals in the policy sphere who want to sharpen their analytical toolkit or for those in related fields, such as business or law, who may already have a graduate degree and want to gain a policy perspective as they take on more leadership responsibility. Classes take place on nights and weekends, making the program adaptable to work, family and other responsibilities. Students are able to complete their degree in four quarters of study while working full-time.

Future students may now begin applying to the Harris Evening Master’s Program. Interested candidates are encouraged to meet with Harris and network with other emerging leaders in Chicago at one of our upcoming events.

For more than 25 years, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy has been redefining what it means to be a public policy school, shifting the conception of public policy from an ideology, reliant on politics and pedigree, to a science rooted in data and impact. Today, Harris Public Policy is the intellectual home to more than 3,000 alumni who are part of a global network of data-minded leaders who are making a social impact across the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

To learn more about the Harris Public Policy Evening Master’s Program at or to refer a candidate, please visit harris.uchicago.edu/eveningprogram. 

About Harris Public Policy

Driven by the belief that there’s a science to social impact, Harris Public Policy is home to fearless thinkers who want to turn their passion for doing good into measurable results. We question the status quo and face the facts of the world’s most complex challenges—gathering and understanding the data of how things are, in order to make things better. Combining real-world engagement in Chicago and beyond with the latest technology and social science, we empower a new generation of leaders from all sectors to make smarter, data-driven decisions and drive positive change throughout our global society.