Dual Degree ProgramMaster in Public Policy & Organizational Leadership

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Why Choose Our Program?Empowering Future Leaders

Are you passionate about driving change and leading with purpose? Take the next step to becoming a transformative leader with Jacksonville University's Dual Master in Public Policy and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree. Our comprehensive program blends advanced leadership skills with in-depth policy knowledge, preparing you to navigate and innovate within the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Our dual degree program:

  • Can be completed in three years (57 credits)
  • Teaches skills in advanced leadership, ethics, quantitative methods, and policy research
  • Prepares you for leadership opportunities through an internship, capstone policy project, and leadership-related electives
  • Over 20 partnerships available for internships, research, and networking

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Unleash Your PotentialMore About Our Program

The MPP-MSOL program covers courses in Law and Public Policy, Leading Organizations, Ethics, Finance, Management, Leadership and more. It helps students develop skills in critical thinking, advanced leadership, research, quantitative methods, and policy analysis. To view the core curriculum, please visit our course catalog.

The dual degree program coursework consists of 57 total credit hours. The MPP program consists of 36 credit hours, including an internship (3-credit MPP internship requirement can be met through a qualifying internship, clerkship, or work or professional experience; it must be completed prior to the third year) and a Capstone Project. The MPP program will recognize 9 transfer credits from the MSOL program, for a total of 45 MPP credits.

The MSOL program consists of 21 credit hours. The MSOL program will recognize 12 transfer credits from the MPP Program for a total of 30 credits.

AdmissionsHow to Apply

  • Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees
  • Completed JU Application
  • Statement of Intent
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae

**Applicants seeking admission to the dual MPP-MSOL degree program must be admitted to both the MPP program and MSOL program.

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Contact Information Public Policy Institute

Davis College of Business & Technology
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211

Phone: (904) 256-7000
Email: graduateadmissions@syria-events.com

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