Our Program
The UNM Master of Public Policy trains analysts and advocates who understand that good policy isn't made in a vacuum. It's built with communities, tested against evidence, and designed to work in the real world.
Our interdisciplinary curriculum draws from political science, economics, sociology, and public administration. Students learn by doing: producing policy analyses, conducting program evaluations, and engaging directly with the communities their work is meant to serve.
Where Our Graduates Go
Our graduates go on to lead in state and local government, federal agencies, tribal communities, nonprofit organizations, and policy research institutions — across New Mexico and beyond.
What You'll Build in the MPP
The Core Curriculum: a rigorous foundation in quantitative methods, economics, political science, sociology, and public administration.
The Policy Seminar: an ongoing practicum that connects theory to practice through real-world exercises and guest practitioners.
The Evaluation Lab: hands-on experience conducting community-based program evaluations with real partners and real stakes.
Three Electives: the flexibility to develop deep expertise in a policy area that matches your professional goals.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applicants with intellectual curiosity, a commitment to public service, and a desire to make a difference. Members of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNM Land Acknowledgement Statement
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.
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