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Are you ready to confront today’s most urgent policy challenges and develop the strategic thinking and analytical skills needed to shape effective and equitable public solutions?

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Are you looking to deepen your understanding of public policy and take on greater responsibility in shaping the future of your community or country? If so, the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at KDI School could be the path forward.

Our MPP program is designed to equip future public leaders with a strong global perspective and the practical expertise needed to address complex policy challenges. Whether you’re currently working in government, the media, or a non-governmental organization, you’ll find a learning environment that encourages open dialogue, critical thinking, and collaboration.

You’ll learn from faculty members who bring both academic excellence and real-world experience to the classroom. Our curriculum blends theory with practice, ensuring that you don’t just study public policy— you learn how to design it, implement it, and evaluate its impact in real-world contexts. Students are required to select a concentration in economic policy, and can tailor their studies further by choosing additional areas of focus, completing 39 credits in total.

What truly distinguishes our program is its people. KDI School brings together a truly diverse community of students from across the globe. You’ll study alongside peers from government agencies, civil society, and international organizations— sharing knowledge, perspectives, and experiences that enrich your education and expand your network.

If you're ready to step into a leadership role in public policy, we invite you to explore how the MPP program can help you get there.

Interview

Let me introduce the interviews of
KDI school students.

The courses I took at KDIS are highly relevant to the work I’m doing now at the WTO. The academic foundation I received has been invaluable in applying the concepts I learned to real-world trade issues.

  • Kutubo Jarju
  • 2022 MPP

KDIS was awesome. It’s a fertile ground that allows you to germinate whatever seed you put in. The diversity alone felt like a mini-UN.

  • Ayantola Alayande
  • 2019 MPP

Academic goals

Master of Public Policy (MPP) fosters policy experts capable of conducting in-depth analyses of current public policy issues in specific areas to derive optimal policy directions and respond strategically

Program Characteristics

Students build specialized policy expertise based on economics, supported by KDI’s interdisciplinary research environment and its status as Korea’s leading think tank.

Alumni Spotlight

  • 2020 MPP
  • Republic of Korea

KO, Hyoung-Kwon

Chairman, OECD Management Board of the Pension Budget and Reserve Fund
  • 2011 MPP
  • Cambodia

PEOUV POLINEL

Secretary of State , State Secretariat of Civil Aviation
  • 2011 MPP
  • Uzbekistan

Zikrillaev Nusratilla

Deputy Minister of Department for Tourism Development, The Cabinet of the Ministry

Are you a good fit for the MPP?

  • Do you have 3–7 years of experience in the public sector or related organizations?
  • Have you taken undergraduate-level courses in economics, statistics, mathematics, or engineering?
  • Are you eager to use data and analysis to solve concrete policy problems?
  • Are you committed to advancing public value through your work?
  • Do you aspire to return to public service after graduation?
  • Do you see yourself contributing to national policymaking through research or government leadership?
  • Are you considering further study in public policy, economics, or a related doctoral program?
  • Do you believe effective policy design requires both analytical skill and field-level understanding?
  • Have you worked on—or would like to work on—projects that address real-world policy challenges?
  • Are you driven by a sense of purpose and responsibility in shaping better public outcomes?
What is MPP?