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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

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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

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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

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Executive and Professional Training

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LBJ Women's Campaign School

We offer a nonpartisan program to train women to run for elected office or manage campaigns

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Events

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American Compassion: The Safety Net Podcast

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Scheduled
Wednesday November 13, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School

Join the LBJ School as we team up with Findhelp to host live video podcast recordings for the newest episodes of American Compassion.

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EMPL Virtual Information Session

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Scheduled
Thursday November 14, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom

The LBJ School's Executive Master of Public Leadership prepares nonprofit and public professionals for senior leadership.

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Environmental & Energy Economics & Policy Seminar Series

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Scheduled
Friday November 15, 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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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.

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The Patman Center hosted its Leadership Symposium to celebrate its first year of civic impact

Oct. 28, 2024

The Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement proudly marks its one-year anniversary this November, celebrating a year of significant impact and community building. Since its inception, The Patman Center has supported 93 students, hosted 44 events with 49 speakers, and received 1,836 event registrations. Additionally, the Center has awarded $70,000 in scholarships to fund experiential learning for students.

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LBJ School professors shape a graduate’s path to success on Capitol Hill

Oct. 24, 2024

Mentorship is a cornerstone of the LBJ School experience, and for Sara Engelhard (MGPS ’24), it proved to be one of the most transformative aspects of her time there.