Six Reasons to Study a Master’s in Public Policy

If you aspire to a career that makes a difference to society, public sector work could be perfect for you. A Master’s in Public Policy is, therefore, a natural next step in your journey, so you’ll be thrilled to learn Pepperdine University in the US is offering a scholarship worth $20,000 for this course.

Two candidates who visit the QS World Grad School Tour will be awarded the scholarship, providing they fulfil the necessary criteria.

Interested? Read on for more of the benefits of studying public policy at Pepperdine.

Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You’ll be hard-pushed to find a more scenic location for your studies.

As part of the Master’s in Public Policy at Pepperdine University, you’ll study several different specialized areas, including:

Public Policy and American Politics

Learn about the dynamic nature of American society and consider the political, economic, and social implications of federal and local policies. This study area also includes the development of skills used when building consensus among a variety of constituents affected by new policy initiatives.

Public Policy and Economics

Examine such policies as urban and global issues, the evaluation of law and public policy, regional and metropolitan growth, and the role of government in a market economy.

Public Policy and International Relations

This traces a new role for U.S. leadership including studies in statesmanship, global alliances, and U.S. relations to areas including Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

State and Local Policy

This specialization teaches students how regions grow, develop, and can be effectively governed. Today, governors, mayors, and other municipal and business leaders are creating many of the most innovative and effective policy initiatives at local levels.