Harvard University offers a comprehensive and influential approach to public policy and management, primarily centered within the globally recognized Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). While not structured as a single department, this vital field is explored across the university, drawing on deep expertise from HKS, Harvard Business School, and Harvard Law School. This interdisciplinary structure allows students to engage with rigorous analysis, leadership principles, and practical problem-solving for complex public challenges from multiple perspectives. HKS serves as the central hub, providing a range of esteemed graduate programs focused on policy analysis, public administration, and international development, preparing graduates to make significant impacts in government, non-profits, and international organizations worldwide.
View Public Policy and ManagementHarvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.