Quantitative Policy Analysis, MPA

The Master of Public Administration in Quantitative Policy Analytics allows students to develop their skills in data gathering, data analysis, data visualization and data presentation.

For more information: https://www.fels.upenn.edu/academics/mpa

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2026 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.

Curriculum

Degree requirements

Required Courses
GAFL 6110Statistics for Public Policy1
GAFL 6210Public Economics1
GAFL 6310Policymaking Under Constraints1
GAFL 5900Use and Misuse of Data for Policy Challenges1
or GAFL 5420 AI for Public Sector Leadership
GAFL 6400Program Evaluation and Data Analysis1
GAFL 6510Public and Nonprofit Finance 1,21
GAFL 7320Public Management1
GAFL 5310Data Science for Public Policy1
GAFL 7980MPA Capstone I0
GAFL 7990MPA Capstone II1
Capstone project involving quantitative analysis
GAFL 8990Public Administration Internship0
Total Course Units9
1

Or another pre-approved graduate-level data science course

2

Students may count up to one non-Fels course as long as the course has been pre-approved by the Fels Academic Committee.

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCourse Units
GAFL 6110 Statistics for Public Policy 1
GAFL 6210 Public Economics 1
GAFL 6310 Policymaking Under Constraints 1
GAFL 5900
or GAFL 5420
 Use and Misuse of Data for Policy Challenges
or AI for Public Sector Leadership
 1
 Course Units4.00
Spring
GAFL 6400 Program Evaluation and Data Analysis 1
GAFL 6510 Public and Nonprofit Finance 1
GAFL 7320 Public Management 1
GAFL 5310 Data Science for Public Policy 1
GAFL 7980 MPA Capstone I 0
 Course Units4.00
Summer
GAFL 7990 MPA Capstone II 1
GAFL 8990 Public Administration Internship 0
 Course Units1.00
 Total Course Units9.00