Harvard Kennedy School

Harvard Kennedy School provides world-class master’s programs, executive education, and lifelong learning opportunities to develop public leaders and policymakers through a blend of cutting-edge research, rigorous coursework, and direct interaction with practitioners.

{"Prospective master’s program applicants (public policy and public administration)","Mid-career professionals seeking leadership and policy expertise","Public sector and government officials","Nonprofit and international development leaders","Executives and professionals seeking ongoing learning (Executive Education, PLC, Harvard Online Courses)"}

Harvard Kennedy School’s unique value proposition lies in its combination of cutting-edge research, outstanding student instruction, and direct practitioner engagement, augmented by Harvard’s global faculty and alumni network, plus diverse program formats (Master’s, MC/MPA, MPA/ID, Combined Degrees, Public Leadership Credential, Executive Education, Harvard Online).

{"Master’s programs typically 1–2 years (MPP, MPA, MPA/ID, MC/MPA)","MC/MPA is a one-year program","Executive Education programs run throughout the year (open-enrollment and custom)","Public Leadership Credential online sequence with flexible timing","Harvard Online Courses offer self-paced access"}