Master of Arts in Global Policy (MGP)

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Why Earn Your MA in Global Policy at the Pardee School?

Strengthen your geopolitical expertise and grow as a leader in the Master of Arts in Global Policy (MGP) program at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies. Graduate in less than two years and be a part of innovating public policy to address today’s pressing global challenges.

Our rigorous graduate program immerses you in a multidisciplinary education by providing a wide range of in-classroom and hands-on learning experiences to expand your understanding of global challenges, policy-based solutions, and their political, economic, and social impact.

To support your growth as an international policy expert and give you a competitive edge, you customize your master’s degree by choosing a functional policy specialization in Environmental Policy, Developmental Policy, and International Public Health Policy. In these specialized courses, you acquire advanced knowledge of policy history, creation, and its influence on our globalized society and sharpen your communication and research skills.

Curriculum

At the Pardee School, we strive to provide a comprehensive education that propels your academic and professional growth. The master’s in global policy program begins by instilling a solid foundation in quantitative analysis, international economics, negotiation and diplomacy, and global policy analysis.

After laying this groundwork, you enroll in specialized courses and electives, enabling you to tailor your degree to your goals, hone your competencies, and deepen your unique expertise. In total, the MA in Global Policy requires a total of 48 credits, divided among the following:

  • Core global policy courses (16 credits)
  • Functional specialization coursework (16 credits)
  • Final capstone course (4 credits)
  • Elective courses (as many as necessary to meet the 48 credit total)

Through the integrative degree program, you undergo traditional lecture-based and hands-on learning experiences that equip you with a versatile skill set and accelerate your professional growth.

MGP Specializations

The Pardee School offers three rigorous specializations within the MPG program to support in-depth policy exploration and further your professional development. Choose the track that best suits your interests and aligns with your career goals.

Faculty

With our small classroom settings and 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the Pardee School’s dedicated faculty members guide you through your master’s program, providing in-classroom support, mentorship, and insight into working in international affairs.

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Master’s in Global Policy Admissions Requirements

In addition to submitting an online application (along with a $95 application fee), please include the following supplemental materials: Unofficial transcripts for all prior universities you attended for any period. Three (3) letters of recommendation. A statement of purpose. A résumé or CV.

Once we receive your application materials, the Admissions Committee begins its review. Please expect the application process to last four to six weeks and plan accordingly.

While we no longer require applicants to submit GRE scores, applicants from abroad or whose first language is not English must demonstrate their language proficiency outlined in our Standardized Testing requirements.

Explore Graduate Admissions to learn more about deadlines, eligibility requirements, and FAQs.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Empower yourself by investing in your master’s degree. Our MGP degree program costs $64,712 per year. To help you manage your education expenses, we automatically consider you for generous, merit-based scholarships if you apply for full-time enrollment. If you receive a scholarship, we will notify you when communicating your admissions decision.

Connect with the Financial Aid office in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to learn more about funding your MA in Global Policy.

Earn Your MA in Global Policy at the Pardee School of Global Studies

Take your intellectual and professional pursuits to the next level by obtaining your Master of Arts in Global Policy at the Pardee School. With the highly specialized education and training you receive, you emerge with career-ready skills, expertise, and the passion to make the world a better place.

Ready to begin your graduate journey? Apply to the Pardee School’s master’s in global policy program today!