The School of Public Policy offers professional programs that develop innovative leaders in the art of policy and governance, advance the frontiers of applied interdisciplinary knowledge, and promote local, national and global public good. Curriculum is designed to develop the skills and techniques used by professionals to implement policies, projects, and programs that resolve important societal problems.
Mentoring and advising are an essential part of the program. Students meet with faculty and the academic program director to ensure that educational goals and career learning and development goals are met. Students with specific academic questions may contact Michael Horlick, Office of Executive Programs, via email: mhorlick@umd.edu.