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The LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT Austin
Master of Public Affairs
Tackle the greatest challenges of our time with efficient, constructive, and sustainable solutions. The Master of Public Affairs is a leading public affairs program that merges fundamentals with philosophy—preparing students to make an immediate impact in the world.
Master of Global Policy Studies
Readiness to transform the world. The Master of Global Policy Studies is a degree program designed for leadership in a globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary command of international policymaking.
Executive Master of Public Leadership
The Executive Master of Public Leadership is a dynamic 12-month program designed for working professionals dedicated to enhancing their expertise in public, private and nonprofit senior leadership.
Master of National Security
The Master of National Security equips graduates with the skills needed to understand and respond to evolving national security challenges, preparing them for impactful careers in government agencies, defense organizations, the private sector, and more.
DC Option (MPAff/MGPS)
This unique 15-month track within the MPAff and MGPS programs is designed to train future leaders for careers in the domestic or international policy arenas in Washington, DC. The program aims to better prepare students for the unique DC policy environment and transition them into the workforce a full semester earlier than traditional public policy programs—with a graduation in December of their second year of studies, rather than the following May.