When administered thoughtfully, policy can remedy societal ills and ultimately serve the greater good. The online format of Northwestern University’s Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) is designed specifically for current and aspiring leaders who are motivated to apply systemic thinking and pragmatic solutions to contribute to the greater well-being of our society.

In fields like child health care, monetary policy, and municipal government, Northwestern MPPA graduates are not only shaping meaningful policy, they’re providing substantive leadership and applying policy in ways that make a positive difference.

As engaged participants in the program, students actively contribute to the greater learning community and emerge as uniquely equipped and empowered leaders.

A Program for Leaders

• Comprehensive and Integrated — This is a comprehensive degree that truly connects public policy creation to the implementation and administration of policy.
• Real-World Application — This is a professional degree that builds essential skills that can be immediately applicable to your career, of value to your employer, and relevant to your industry.
• Leadership Focused — The curriculum emphasizes fundamental skills in effective leadership, communication, innovation, and change management.
• Decidedly Professional — Professors are actively engaged in leadership roles within diverse Public Policy and Administration fields.

What Our Students Are Saying

“I liked that our professors were practitioners in the field – that’s really important when you’re in an applied field. They put the book aside and said, ‘This is what I did.’ You can’t get that real-life perspective from a book.”

David Browne, MPPA Alumnus

Top Ranked

Northwestern University is consistently ranked as one of the best universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Award Winning

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies has received a creative academic programming award from the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) for its online curriculum.

Regional Accreditation

Northwestern University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA).

Be at the forefront of the emerging medical informatics revolution by enrolling in Northwestern University’s distinguished Master of Science in Medical Informatics online format. Taught by Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies and in partnership with the Feinberg School of Medicine, you’ll be prepared with the right credentials to successfully lead and shape the future of medical informatics in patient care. The online format provides working practitioners a convenient and flexible option.

The Top Choice in Online Education

• Learn from experienced doctoral-level faculty and guest lecturers at the helm of today’s medical informatics practice.
• Gain exposure to theories and best practices by enrolling in the Leadership Course designed to equip students with effective leadership techniques and communication skills necessary to implement change management and innovation. The course better prepares graduates to meet the challenges of the professional workplace.
• Network within a population of peers and working professional students from the largest and leading health care organizations.
• Benefit from the reputation of an established on-campus program that is respected and at the forefront of the industry.

The Northwestern University Network

Northwestern University, founded in 1851 and located just north of Chicago, Illinois is one of the nation’s top-ranked research institutions. With a distinguished faculty, exceptional resources, and innovative programming, the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is celebrating 75 years of continuing excellence. SCS is proud to offer working professionals the opportunity to learn from the faculty of the prestigious Feinberg School of Medicine and the experienced practitioners of Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

What Our Students Are Saying

“Northwestern has a great medical school and a robust informatics department in its hospital, so I knew the program would be outstanding. I have a clinical background and a lot of experience with information technology, but I wanted to learn more. The formal education I’m getting is giving me an understanding that can’t be acquired solely on the job.”

- Shelley Myers, Student

Top Ranked

Northwestern University is consistently ranked as one of the best universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Award Winning

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies has received a creative academic programming award from the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) for the MMI program online format.

Regional Accreditation

Northwestern University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.