Public Policy
Design Solutions
Many public employees have degrees in technical fields but lack advanced skills in public policy. This graduate-level certificate, which uses existing courses in the Master of Public Administration program, provides you with an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and training by completing a short set of classes. Study policy analysis, applied research methods and performance measurement while earning a certificate that will help you build better analytical skills to design solutions to public sector problems.
flexible course deliver options: online, in person or a combination
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credits for online public policy certificate
Degrees
- Public Administration Certificate Master's Online
- Nonprofit Administration Minor Certificate
- Public Policy Certificate
Joint Degrees
- J.D./Master of Public Administration Master's Doctorate/Specialist
- Master of Public Administration/Master of Public Health Master's
- Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology/Master of Public Adminsitation Bachelor's Master's
Outside the Classroom
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Pi Alpha Alpha
University of Montana’s Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha (UMPAA) fosters innovative applied learning experiences and scholarship in public administration, policy and affairs. By serving the students, alumni and associates of the University of Montana, UMPAA strives to enhance the experiences of its members and community by providing opportunities for professional development, applied learning and networking through academic and professional support.
Program Highlights
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Also in the Law School
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Max S. Baucus Institute
The work of the Max S. Baucus Institute is an extension of the important bipartisan, consensus-building public service Ambassador Baucus exemplified during his long and distinguished career. Situated within the law school, the Baucus Institute is where policymakers, lawyers, politicians, leading academics and students interact on a global scale.
What Our Graduates Say
about our programs.
Shelby Moore
Executive Director at Heartlinks Hospice and Pallative Care
MPA, Nonprofit Administration
“I was privileged to learn from Dr. Rinfret and Dr. Brewer. They always taught courses with angles that were applicable to the nonprofit sector. I think about those case studies all the time, and they’re relevant in my work every day.”
Sam Scott
“The MPA Program has been an amazing experience, helping me to better serve my community and become a more effective public servant.”
Kali Wicks
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
MPA
“I love what I do, I love policy development, I love meeting with people and hearing different ideas and working on solutions. On the city commission, I learn something new every day and really enjoy interacting with people in the community.”
Kat Cowley
Founder, UM Food Pantry Supervisor
MPA
“There just weren’t resources available. So I wanted to make sure that we had resources, and that I could be there to give my lived experience.”
