Master of International Public Policy and Management (MIPM)

Lead global change.

With our Master of International Public Policy and Management (MIPM), you’ll develop skills in public policy and management, innovative problem solving, and gain international connections vital to addressing global issues. Designed for early and mid-career professionals, the master’s degree is part of the International Public Policy and Management (MIPM) program. MIPM offers curriculum and professional development that emphasizes international public policy and social issues through our MIPM Degree and through Global Executive Continuing Education (GECE) programs. In the MIPM Program, you’ll join international peers, learn from eminent scholars and seasoned practitioners, applying data-driven insights to solve real-world problems. Upon graduating, you’ll be prepared to become a global policy leader in both public and private enterprises.

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Nested in Los Angeles, a global gateway and living laboratory, USC Price offers a multifaceted education critical to navigating today’s complex careers.

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MIPM is a springboard for global leaders. Our alumni hold prestigious positions at organizations such as the UN and in companies including IBM and Apple.

• Deputy Mayor for Housing and Utilities
• Organization Performance Analyst
• Civil Servant

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“I have sharpened my skills in so many dimensions – analytic, decision-making, leadership and team-building. Having worked for over a decade in government, I especially appreciated the opportunities to interact with local government practitioners and urban development organizations. The skills I have gained empower me to more effectively contribute to Kazakhstani society.”

Beisen Ussenov

Deputy Mayor for Housing and Utilities

Kazybek Bi District, Karaganda, Kazakhstan

“Attending this program has been an eye-opening journey that exceeded my expectations with its diverse group of professionals and comprehensive coverage of public policy disciplines. I enjoyed studying with fellows from government officials, nonprofit leaders, urban planners, and social entrepreneurs. The blend of backgrounds and perspectives created an exhilarating learning space that continuously pushed me to explore complex issues from myriad angles.”

Agil Wibowo

Organization Performance Analyst

Ministry of Finance, The Republic of Indonesia

“The biggest strength of IPPAM is that it brings together a diverse and global cohort of people from different professions, so that you broaden your outlook while learning first-hand from the practices of other countries. The perspectives gained through interactive discussions cannot be replicated by reading books or viewing social media. As a civil servant who develops and implements policy, this was an invaluable experience.”

Yeonhi Jeong

Civil Servant

Ministry of Health and Welfare, The Republic of Korea

MIPM dual degree in public policy and management, empowers emergent public service professionals and change-makers from around the world, with innovative knowledge, inter-disciplinary research, peer-to-peer learning and collaborative problem-solving to revitalize communities, manage complex organizations and lead positive change, at home and abroad.

Rym Kaki, Ph.D.

MIPM Program Director

Community Impact Scholarship

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USC Price is pleased to announce the Price Community Impact Scholarships for incoming masters students who plan to enroll in one of the following on-campus programs: MHA, MIPM, MNLM, MPA, MPP, MPPDS, and MUP.

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Financial Aid

Numerous financial aid opportunities are available for grad students.

Global Executive Continuing Education

In the era of globalization, IPPAM’s Executive Education program is committed to fostering international collaboration and intercultural understanding through training policy makers and managers to critically access and evaluate the challenges they will face upon returning to their home countries.

MIPM Students

Students are broadly drawn from national and local government agencies, not-for-profit service providers, international business firms, educational settings, media organizations, and so forth. The students in each year’s cohort represent 8-12 different countries. Countries such as China, Taiwan, Korea, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, and the US are represented every year. Other countries with occasional representation include Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Turkey, Iran, and Colombia.

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International Public Policy and Management Program (MIPM)
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(213) 740-0547
University of Southern California, DMC 253, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0041 USA