George Mason University School of Public Policy

The School of Public Policy (SPP) at George Mason University prepares graduates for high-level decision making in a fast-paced, technological world. Because of Mason's formidable reputation and accessibility to Washington, D.C., outstanding students and faculty who have an interest in solving policy issues gravitate to the school.

infobox University
name= George Mason University School of Public Policy
established= 2000
type= University Graduate School
campus= Urban
city= Arlington
state= Virginia
country= USA
website= http://policy.gmu.edu/
Dean= Kingsley E. Haynes

Overview

Core academic and research activities focus on six principal themes: Governance, Regional and Economic Development, International Commerce and Policy, Science and Technology Policy, Entrepreneurship, and Culture and Values. One of the school's strengths is its ability to combine practical aptitude with scientific and analytical expertise to address today’s global policy challenges effectively.

The faculty, among the best in the public policy field, are widely published and respected for their expertise. They are deeply engaged in the regional, national, and global communities, acting as consultants to government, business, and nonprofit clients. Faculty have received grants from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Science Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and have been Fulbright Scholars and Mellon Fellowship recipients.

Our location in Northern Virginia, one of the most important technology corridors in the country and minutes from the nation's capital, offers access to an extensive national and international network including federal policymakers, government officials, business leaders, distinguished faculty, and cutting-edge research.

History

Founded in 1990 as an institute, and developing into a School of Public Policy in 2000, SPP is now recognized as one of the largest, most diverse, and respected public policy schools in the country. Under the guidance of Dean Kingsley Haynes, the school attracts tens of millions of dollars in grants to support research, establishing it as an indispensable resource for policymakers of private and public organizations.(-:

[http://policy.gmu.edu/programs Admissions and Degrees]

* Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy
* Master of Public Policy
* Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy
* Master of Arts in Transportation Policy, Operations, and Logistics
* Master of New Professional Studies in Organization Development and Knowledge Management
* Master of New Professional Studies in Peace Operations

Graduate degree certificate programs are also offered.

Many students obtain their degrees part-time while pursuing full-time professional careers. Most classes are conveniently offered on the Arlington Campus, a few metro stops from D.C., and are offered in the evening and on some weekends.

Employers of graduates include Booz Allen Hamilton, Citibank, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Foreign Agricultural Service, Government Accountability Office, Naval Postgraduate School, RAND, Rochester Institute of Technology, Science Applications International Corporation, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. House of Representatives, World Bank, and World Resources Institute.

The School of Public Policy at George Mason University welcomes applications for its doctoral and master's programs in public policy. To learn more, visit the [http://policy.gmu.edu/admissions/ SPP Admissions web site] .

[http://policy.gmu.edu/research Research Centers]

* Center for Aerospace Policy and Management
* Center for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy
* Center for Global Policy
* Center for Regional Analysis
* Center for Science and Technology Policy
* Center for Transportation Policy, Operations, and Logistics
* International Center for Applied Studies in Information Technology
* Mason Enterprise Center
* Office of International Medical Policy
* Policy Analysis Center
* Societal Dynamics Research Center
* State Economic Development Center

Each research center, headed by a senior faculty member, conducts groundbreaking research on issues ranging from international and regional commerce to transportation logistics. Faculty harness the vast resources of the school and millions of dollars in grants to work in partnership with leading businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private foundations to prescribe solutions to societal issues. From the training of start-up entrepreneurs provided by the Mason Enterprise Center to e-commerce development in more than 30 countries by the International Center for Applied Studies in Information Technology, the school addresses a plethora of global challenges.

External links

* [http://policy.gmu.edu/ George Mason University School of Public Policy website]
* [http://policy.gmu.edu/currents/ SPP Currents, School of Public Policy Newsletter]