
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT & POLICY
Preparing future leaders for of public and non-profit organizations and future scholars in public policy and administration.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT & POLICY
Preparing future leaders for of public and non-profit organizations and future scholars in public policy and administration.
The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) has awarded the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies its 2020 Diversity Award.
Preparing the next generation of public sector leaders

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
AMBITIOUS UNDERGRAD TRANSFORMS INSPIRATION INTO ACTION
Striving to become one of the nation’s top leaders may be considered a highly ambitious goal. But for Malbrough, it’s less about the notoriety and more about how to use a prominent position to make meaningful change. It’s also the reason why he isn’t waiting until that happens; he’s using his skills and tenacity to be a change maker right now.
FEATURED RESEARCH
TUITION GUARANTEE PLANS CAN IMPROVE COLLEGE ACCESS
Ross Rubenstein and his colleagues at Syracuse University & Chung-Ang University, examined outcomes of the Say Yes to Education tuition guarantee program that has operated in the Buffalo Public Schools in upstate New York since 2012.
A MESSAGE FROM DEPARTMENT CHAIR CATHY LIU
Welcome to the Department of Public Management and Policy...
Our department promotes excellence in public affairs scholarship and practice through research, teaching, and community engagement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Get your questions answered with our FAQs for incoming and current students of all Public Management & Policy programs.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor's Programs
Public Management and Policy: Non-Profit Leadership, Minor
Bachelor's, Minor
Locations: Atlanta Campus
Public Management and Policy: Planning and Economic Development, Minor
Bachelor's, Minor
Locations: Atlanta Campus
Master's Programs
Doctoral Programs
Non-Degree Programs
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Enterprise
Master's, Specialist, Graduate Certificate
Locations:
Planning and Economic Development, Graduate Certificate
Master's, Specialist, Graduate Certificate
Locations:
Latest News
Helping the Homeland
With their closest family members out of harm’s way, husband and wife Yuriy Davydenko (M.P.A. ’10, Ph.D. ’20) and Liudmyla Zapukhliak (M.S. ’20) continue working to aid fellow Ukrainians and raise awareness of the devastating conflict in their country.read more ❯
B.I.S. Student Makes Impact as a Social Entrepreneur
LaDerrius Williams (B.I.S. '22) is completing a journey he started 10 years ago, determined to become a leader in social change. read more ❯
Public Management and Policy Student Going to D.C. as Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Intern
Valeria Metzgen (B.S. ’22) has started packing for her internship in Washington, D.C., where she’ll work in a congressional office and participate in professional and leadership development training.read more ❯
Distinguished Playwright Pursues Career Change with Master’s in Public Policy
MPP student Daniel Glenn chose the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in hopes of intersecting his passion for theater with his interest in public policy. read more ❯
MPA Alumna Genesis Castro Among Georgia’s 50 Most Influential Latinos
Genesis Castro (M.P.A. ‘20) was recently named one of Georgia’s 50 Most Influential Latinos by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Awardees are recognized as innovators, leaders and for “leaving a footprint behind.”read more ❯
Chicago Economist, Best-Selling Author John List Speaking at Georgia State University Feb. 9
John List, the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and a best-selling author, will present the 2022 Economics Distinguished Public Lecture on “The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale,” at the Student Center East Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m.read more ❯
Contact Us
PHONE
404-413-0107
EMAIL
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Department of Public Management & Policy
14 Marietta St. NW
3rd Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30303