LBJ School | The University of Texas at Austin

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Know-how to change the world

Our Degree Programs

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Bachelor of Public Affairs

A degree that prepares graduates with skills in leadership, policy analysis and organizational management for a career in public service at every level, from city hall to Capitol Hill. 

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Master of Public Affairs (MPAff)

The first graduate public affairs program to blend academic theory with practical experience—preparing students to make an immediate impact in the world

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Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS)

A degree program designed for the globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary and practical command of international policymaking

DC Concentration (MPAff/MGPS)

DC Option (MPAff/MGPS)

An immersive 15-month course of accelerated study and work in Washington DC for careers in domestic and international federal policymaking

PhD in Public Policy

Ph.D. in Public Policy (Ph.D.)

A flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum–emphasizing strong faculty mentorship alongside rigorous analytical and professional training–intended to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world policy impact

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Executive Master of Public Leadership (EMPL)

A 12-month program preparing nonprofit and public professionals for senior leadership with substantial in-person coursework, interaction with high-performing leaders and practical simulations for real world readines

 

Executive and Professional Training

Events

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Event Status
Scheduled
Monday December 2, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LBJ School - SRH 3.122

A conversation with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

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Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday December 3, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School

Join us for an inspiring evening, as we watch the film Kemba, inspired the the real life events of prison reform activist Kemba Smith.

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Event Status
Scheduled
Friday December 6, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:45 am
SRH 3.124

The LBJ School, UT Economics, and the McCombs department of Business, Government and Society will be hosting an Environmental Economics research series over the course of the Fall 2024 semester.

News & Research

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Hidden Human Health Costs of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in Gulf Coast are Disproportionately Impacting Vulnerable Communities, Study Finds

Nov. 15, 2024

The research, conducted by experts from The University of Texas at Austin and Cornell University, examines the implications of widespread CCUS deployment on human health, particularly in communities already burdened by industrial pollution and builds on a longer strand of research from the LBJ School and the University of Texas at Austin on the economic impact of CCUS. Researchers focused on three types of facilities: industrial plants, coal-fired power plants and natural gas power plants.

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Student Leader Builds Community at The LBJ School

Nov. 12, 2024

At the LBJ School, second-year Master of Public Affairs student Claire Kimberlin is actively transforming the student experience.

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New training and research center to leverage private capital for public infrastructure launches at UT

Oct. 29, 2024

The new Center on Municipal Capital Markets (CMCM) will train graduate students and host programs to educate professionals about how to leverage markets to have sufficient funding for projects they are pursuing. The importance of leveraging government resources for infrastructure development and maintenance has grown as recent federal initiatives aim to revitalize infrastructure after years of disinvestment.