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FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, THE PEPPERDINE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY HAS EDUCATED SUCCESSFUL CROSSSECTOR LEADERS. Our unique Top 10 in the

BUT WHAT IS GOVERNMENT ITSELF, BUT THE GREATEST OF ALL REFLECTIONS ON HUMAN NATURE?

West master of public policy (MPP) program

— JAMES MADISON Federalist No. 51

recognize the public impacts of addressing

melds empirical analysis with applied history and political philosophy, strategy, and in-depth policy area studies. Our courses ask students to analytically solve policy problems, create sustainable solutions, and public policy challenges.

Policy touches every part of our lives, shaping how we interact and live with others. The cross-sector public leaders the Pepperdine School of Public Policy prepares are influencing all aspects of today’s society.

MORE THAN A MASTER’S IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Future After Graduation*

• We recognize that the cultivation and creation of

graduates are employed 88% ofor our pursuing postgraduate studies 33% nonprofit civic arena 29% private sector 28% public/government sector 11% postgraduate/doctoral studies

policy can and often comes from the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

• Our classroom experiences and co-curricular events highlight cross-sector collaboration.

• The Pepperdine MPP isn’t just a terminal degree but also a bridge to PhD studies.

*six months after commencement

MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY

Scholarship Stats

• 50 Units/16 Courses • Policy Capstone • Policy Internship • Professional Development Requirements

our students receive 90% ofscholarship support tuition, on average, covered by 66% ofSchool of Public Policy scholarships

ALMIS UDRYS (MPP ’01)

MICHELLE ISENHOUER HANLIN (MPP ’08)

Director of Performance and Analytics City of San Diego, California

Energy Program Manager Booz Allen Hamilton

NICOLE NEILY (MPP ’06)

JAMES WRIGHT (MPP ’14)

President First Speech

PhD, American University Assistant Professor Florida State University

ONE DEGREE | FIVE SPECIALIZATIONS

CIVIC CENTERS AT SPP

(Double specialization available without adding additional time):

Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership

Applied Economic Policy

American Policy and Politics

International Relations and National Security

Public Policy and Dispute Resolution

State and Local Policy

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Strengthens communities by promoting participation in local governance

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Fosters governmentresident partnerships through trainings, professional certificates, and conferences

JOINT DEGREES

Joint degrees require separate application and admittance to each Pepperdine graduate school.

Master of Public Policy/Juris Doctor

Homeland Security Advisory Council at the School of Public Policy

A 4-year, full-time program with the Pepperdine School of Law

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Focuses on disaster preparedness, crisis management, and resiliency in public, private, and civic sectors

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Develops cross-sector and information technology solutions to public policy challenges

Master of Public Policy/Master of Business Administration A 3-year, full-time program with the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Master of Public Policy/Master of Dispute Resolution A joint program with the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine School of Law

THE PEPPERDINE MPP The Pepperdine MPP is a multidisciplinary liberal arts program that serves as both a terminal degree preparing you for a successful professional career and/or as a bridge to a range of doctoral programs, including economics, political science, and public policy.

Compared with other social science master’s degree programs, the MPP is simultaneously broad and specific, professional and academic, and practical and theoretical.

Terminal Degree Master of Public Policy Master of Public Administration

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Liberal Arts Professional MultiPrepares for Education Degree disciplinary PhD Studies X

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Master of Political Science Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

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Master of Economics Master of Social Sciences

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WHY IS A PEPPERDINE MPP THE BEST GRADUATE DEGREE FOR YOU? View more of the argument here: publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/academics/programs/mpp-vs-mpa

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Uniquely Preparing

CROSS-SECTOR PUBLIC LEADERS

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