Mission The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program educates the next generation of public policy experts and practitioners to meet the unique challenges of the 21st century. The MPP program prepares graduates for careers analyzing, developing, and advocating for policy solutions. Under the mentorship of top-notch faculty – who are themselves important voices in the local, national and international policy community – graduates of the program hone their basic and applied research skills, sharpen their ability to communicate effectively in the policy world, and tackle some of the most pressing problems in our global society.