Transform your passion for policy into leadership | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Choose your path to a Ford School master’s degree

Applications are now open for online and residential options designed to help you build policy skills, lead with purpose, and create meaningful public impact.

You want your work to matter in your community, your organization, and the world around you. At the Ford School, you'll build the analytical, leadership, and communication skills to take on complex public challenges and move ideas into action. Explore our residential and online master's options to find the program that aligns with your goals, experience, and next step.

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Residential MPP and MPA

Build the skills to shape policy through rigorous, applied study

If you’re ready to turn your commitment to public service into policy impact, this full-time, in-person experience gives you the training, applied opportunities, and community to move your goals forward.
Apply to a residential master’s program
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Online MPA

Advance your leadership while continuing your career

A busy life shouldn’t put your public service goals on hold. Designed for working professionals, the Online MPA offers a flexible way to earn a Ford School degree while continuing your career.
Apply to the Online MPA

If you would like to speak to someone about the residential master's programs, please email [email protected]. 

If you would like to speak to someone about the Online MPA, please email [email protected].

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