Shape Policy. Drive Impact.

Global Health Policy and Management (GHPM): Complete an accelerated, nine-month program focused on global health policy and systems strengthening, preparing you to improve health outcomes at scale.

Learn from internationally recognized faculty—including MacArthur, Carnegie and National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellows—across programs designed to build strong research, writing and analytical skills.

Programs in Governance, Policy & Sustainability

Earn Your Graduate Degree from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management

“My Heller experience gave me the context for policymaking and analysis while giving me the chance to learn how bright, like-minded individuals with different backgrounds and experiences were thinking of different issues.”

— Pierce Holmes, MPP ‘22, Policy Analyst, RAND

Ready to take the next step toward a career in public policy, health policy or sustainable development? Fill out the form to learn more about Brandeis University’s graduate programs.

Located just outside Boston, The Heller School at Brandeis University gives you access to internships, research positions, government agencies, consulting firms and nonprofit organizations—all within one of the country’s most vibrant centers for public service and social impact.

Policy Hub Near Boston

Applications are still being accepted for fall on a space-available basis!

Brandeis University is training future changemakers to build more sustainable, just, and effective systems—locally and globally. Whether you want to advance domestic social policy, strengthen global health systems or lead sustainable development initiatives, you’ll graduate with the analytical, interdisciplinary and leadership skills to create meaningful change.

Our Master’s Programs:

Global Sustainability Policy and Management (GSPM): Gain advanced skills in sustainable development, conflict resolution and global policy through a 9–12 month curriculum grounded in real-world problem-solving.

Public Policy (MPP): Study domestic social policy through an interdisciplinary, two-year program that integrates economics, political science and sociology to prepare you for roles in analysis, advocacy and policy design.

Brandeis graduates are highly sought after; the majority of recent alumni secure positions in project or program management in the government or nonprofit sector. And to help you get to that next step in your career, Brandeis automatically considers you for generous merit-based scholarships!

Strong Support and Outcomes

• Brandeis is recognized as a Top 10 School for Social Policy and in the Top 15 for Health Policy and Management (U.S. News & World Report)