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

George C. Barnes
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday October 15, 2024, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
LBJ School - SRH 3.122

The Strauss-Clements Intelligence Studies Project will host a public talk, “Signals Intelligence in the Digital Age – A Conversation with George C. Barnes, Former NSA Deputy Director."

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Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday October 17, 2024, All day
LBJ School

Join the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin for our open house event on Thursday, Oct 17, beginning with a series of virtual information sessions and panels before inviting prospective students to campus for an afternoon of programming at the LBJ School.

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Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday October 17, 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.

News & Research

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UT Austin hosts signature “Year of AI” symposium on policy leadership at the LBJ School

Oct. 8, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin hosted a signature “Year of AI” symposium on “Policy Leadership in the Age of AI” at the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Tuesday, October 1st. The symposium featured over 25 speakers for a day of dialogue on artificial intelligence, with topics ranging from healthcare to national security.

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New Extreme Weather Adaptation Lab will work with Texas communities to build resilience

Oct. 8, 2024

In recent decades, Texas experienced a significant increase in billion-dollar weather disasters. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Texas was impacted by 179 weather-related disasters that exceeded one billion dollars between 1980 and mid-June 2024. The Extreme Weather Adaptation Lab will help community leaders across Texas confront the escalating challenges posed by extreme heat, drought, flooding, wildfires, and severe storms, particularly in under-resourced and rural communities. The lab is designed to provide year-round training opportunities, customized research, and user-friendly policy tools to help community leaders make informed decisions to adapt to these hazards.

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Dean DeShazo unveils vision for the academic year at LBJ School’s State of the College

Oct. 2, 2024

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin launched an exciting academic year with its annual State of the College address by Dean JR DeShazo on Thursday, Sept. 26. The address highlighted an amazing 2023-24 academic year with an ambitious vision for the year ahead.