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Master of Public

Specialise in policy analysis or management and organisation Welcome to the

The Hertie School is an international teaching and The Hertie School’s Master of (MPP) centre of excellence located in vibrant and provides the tools tomorrow’s decision makers cosmopolitan . Exceptional teaching, research need to analyse , critically assess policy and outreach on international and intersectoral innovations and evaluate solutions. The programme challenges are the school’s hallmark. offers an analytically challenging and problem- oriented in governance, policy analysis, Our motto is Understand today. Shape tomorrow. management and leadership, strengthened by We attract a highly talented student body from real-world experience in the public and private diverse national and disciplinary backgrounds – sectors. It brings together perspectives from united by a desire to make a difference and to bring , political science, law and , about a better future. We offer our students a study and trains students in quantitative and qualitative environment characterised by close interaction methodologies. with faculty, lively public debates and engagement with current policy developments. In addition, our Our growing alumni network offers students and students have access to the school’s global network graduates access to an international community that includes the London School of Economics and of successful policy professionals in leading Political Science, in , Columbia organisations in many countries. University in New York, the Graduate School of Public Policy in Tokyo and many other excellent As an ambassador of good governance, the Hertie public policy schools worldwide. School has become a hub for top scholars and researchers, as well as experts and representatives from the spheres of politics, business and civil society who contribute to events at the school. MPP students actively contribute to these debates and regularly spearhead their own initiatives, exemplifying our school’s core value: active engagement for the common good.

We look forward to welcoming you in Berlin.

Henrik Enderlein President

2 3 MPP student body A global at a glance alumni network

International: Join a network of Students from all over the world Other European 1639 countries: alumni around the world 17 %

Germany: Asia North 38 % America 13 % 11 % Africa Latin 2 % America Oceania % 18 1 %

Interdisciplinary: Students from all subject fields

5 % Science and Engineering 7 % Find a Hertie School Alumni Chapter near you Law 61 % Social Science • Berlin • New Delhi 7 % Humanities • Bogota • New York • Brussels • Rhineland • Frankfurt • Toronto • London • Washington DC 20 % Business and • Mexico City Economics

4 *Three last cohorts 2017-2018-2019 5 Academic programme

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a rigorous Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 and practice-oriented programme that gives Policy Concentration Elective I Elective V you the knowledge and experience to promote Process Course Concentration Concentration sound policies in all sectors and tackle today’s

most pressing governance challenges. Public Law and Elective II Elective VI

Management Governance Summer Internship Portfolio Portfolio

Core courses

Attend six core courses and build a strong disciplinary Elective III Economics I Economics II Master’s and methodological foundation in economics, political Portfolio Thesis science, statistics, public management and law. Colloquium

Project Elective IV Areas of concentration Statistics I Course Portfolio Choose between two areas of concentration. Master’s Policy Analysis puts emphasis on analytical methods and Thesis Master’s Skills Skills Research tools used to tackle modern governance challenges – Thesis Workshop I Workshop II such as statistics, econometrics or behavioural economics. Research Management and Organisation focuses on competencies such as strategy, change management For more information about courses and electives, and organisational design. visit our Course Catalogue: www.hertie-school.org/course-catalogue Professional development module Gain pertinent insights into the daily work of a public policy institution and acquire practical knowledge through skills workshops, a project course and a summer internship. “The Hertie School’s MPP Electives Deepen your expertise by choosing electives from a equips students with the wide range of topics including: European and global research skills, knowledge governance, economics and finance, welfare and and hands-on experience sustainability, innovation and regulation, democracy they need to analyse and and ethics. promote good policymaking Master’s thesis in all sectors.” Conclude your studies with a master’s thesis and apply the knowledge, concepts and tools you have learned Christine Reh Dean of Graduate Programmes both inside and outside the classroom to address a concrete policy problem.

6 7 A Study abroad

Gain work experience during your studies Expand your international experience

At the Hertie School, we understand that career Moscow planning is a lifelong matter. During your studies, London Copenhagen Vancouver Berlin you will begin building a professional network and Toronto Syracuse Paris Geneva Washington, D.C. Bologna Beijing New York Istanbul put what you learn in the classroom to the test: Los Angeles Barcelona Rome Tokyo Austin Durham Cairo Shanghai Mexico City

In the professional development module, focus Bogotá Singapore on your professional growth. Choose two skills courses (e.g. a conflict management simulation São Paulo Canberra game, adaptive leadership, public speaking) and Academic exchange participate in a project course usually taught in collaboration with a public policy partner. Attend Take advantage of the Hertie School’s extensive individual career coaching sessions and complete global network of over 20 partner universities around a summer internship after your first year of study. the world! Spend your third semester abroad and Those who want to acquire even more work take four elective courses. experience can opt for a Professional Year.

In addition, take part in our mentoring programme Dual degree with alumni and members of the Hertie School’s practice council. Learn from experienced practitioners The Hertie School partners with a selection of and decision-makers about the demands of the universities around the globe, offering dual-degree German and international job markets. programmes to students who wish to spend one year at the Hertie School and one year at a partner institution.

MPP students are eligible to apply to dual-degree “The practical perspective programmes with the following institutions: is what I like the most • about the Hertie School. • Graduate School of Public Policy, In the MPP, you apply the • London School of Economics and Political Science knowledge that you have • Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, learned to real-world cases and in scenarios you • School of International and Public Affairs, encounter in daily life.” • School of Public Affairs, Sciences Po Fiorentina Garcia (Mexico) MPP 2020 After completing their studies, students receive a degree from both institutions.

8 9 How to apply Financial aid

Candidates with an excellent and scholarships and a strong motivation to study public policy are invited to apply to the MPP programme. We are committed to attracting the best students from around the world and helping all Hertie School students develop a plan to finance their Application requirements studies. To achieve this goal, we provide financial support in the form of full and partial tuition • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from any waivers and collaborate with external funding disciplinary background partners. Most students fund their studies with a • Curriculum vitae mixture of tuition waivers, external scholarships, • Letter of motivation loans and student jobs. • Academic transcripts • About 50% of Hertie School students receive • Two academic letters of reference financial aid or a scholarship. • English proficiency certificate (TOEFL or IELTS) • Financial aid and scholarships are awarded in the if applicable form of tuition waivers ranging from 10% to 100% of tuition fees. • Financial aid and scholarships are granted for the Application deadlines entire period of study and are allocated on a rolling basis up until the final application deadlines. Admissions and scholarships are offered on a rolling • Applicants who need financial assistance are basis. Applicants who seek financial aid should apply encouraged to apply by the priority deadline. early (between October and late January).

The priority deadline is 1 February. “At the Hertie School, Applications will be accepted until 1 May. I am continually inspired by the sense of urgency Contact us! and responsibility towards reshaping our society into For more information regarding the application process and requirements, visit the MPP website at a better version of what it www.hertie-school.org/mpp currently is and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a Contact our admissions team at member of this community.” [email protected] T +49(0) 30 25 92 19 – 114 Joshua Aje (Nigeria) Friedrichstraße 180, 10117 Berlin, Germany MPP 2020

10 11 Master of Public Policy Key facts

• 2-year, full-time programme (120 ECTS) in English • MPP degree • Specialise in Policy Analysis or Management and Organisation • Integrated professional development: Internship or Professional Year programme • Career services, professional and alumni network • Tuition: 17,250 euros per year • Accredited by ACQUIN

Contact

Hertie School Friedrichstraße 180 10117 Berlin, Germany

Admissions Team T +49 (0) 30259219 – 114 [email protected]

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