A focus area allows students to develop additional expertise in a specific area. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program requires nine credits (three courses) and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) requires twelve credits (four courses) to complete a focus area. Students can choose a focus area within the Department, develop their own with the help of their advisor, or choose to remain a generalist.
Students can create their own focus area and draw upon coursework from across the university. Additional focus areas being pursued by current students include:
- Business Analytics
- Law
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management