Laying the Groundwork for Success

Our professional, highly ranked two-year Master of Public Policy degree (MPP) attracts exceptional students from across the United States and around the world who seek the knowledge and skills they need to pursue careers that will make a difference.

To help students achieve their career goals, we combine a rigorous core curriculum with a wide variety of electives and real-world projects.

Students may pursue electives within the Sanford School, across campus, and at neighboring universities, including UNC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University. We offer concentrations in three major areas: Global Policy, Social Policy, and Health Policy.

Grace Stephens, MPP '08

“The open door policy here is a huge asset. You’re able to maintain a personal and professional relationship with your faculty that’s different from other, larger institutions. They really care about their students and want them to succeed, and I think that’s definitely a function of the environment Sanford creates.”

Grace Stephens, MPP ’08