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Harvard
Kennedy
School
Ask what you can do.
Matt Clemons – Director of Admissions
MISSION
Train enlightened public leaders and
generate the ideas that provide
solutions to our most challenging
public problems.
We are a professional school
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Professional skills development
Project and case study focus
No academic thesis
Majority do not go on to PhD
We prefer previous full-time
professional work
Negotiate, manage, measure, lead,
communicate
There is not one profile
• We are interested in applicants
from a variety of majors
• Previous work experience does
not have to be government
related
• Both our students and alumni
represent the not-for-profit,
private, and public sectors
The Harvard Universe
14 Different schools
Graduate training in a variety of fields
Each school runs its own operations
Different admission offices and policies
HKS Overview
master’s degrees
international students
full time students
countries
years of work experience
in the public, non-profit,
and private sectors
colleges and universities
previously attended
What are we looking for?
Commitment to public
service and to making
a difference
Leadership skills
Quantitative ability
Strong academics
Diverse backgrounds
Overview of Degree Programs
Degree
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
Two-Year Master in Public
Administration (MPA2)
Details
Requirements
2-year program
Bachelor’s degree
Core curriculum: analysis,
management, and leadership
Work experience: none, average is
2-3 years
2-year program
Bachelor’s degree & substantial
graduate-level coursework
Flexible curriculum
Work experience: 3 years
Mid-Career Master in Public
Administration (MC/MPA) &
Mason Program
1-year program
Bachelor’s degree
Flexible curriculum
Work experience: 7 years, average
is 14 years
Master in Public
Administration/International
Development (MPA/ID)
2-year program
Bachelor’s degree & quantitative
coursework
Core curriculum:
Economics-centered,
multi-disciplinary
Work experience: none, average is
4 years
PhD Programs
• Public Policy
• Political Economy and Government
• Health Policy
• Social Policy
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
• Work experience is not required (but the
average is 2-3 years)
• Two year program
• Core curriculum plus electives
• Average age: 26
• Average class size: 227
MPP Curriculum
Core Requirements
Policy Area Concentration
Year 1
Year 2
□ Economics
□ Business & Government Policy
□ Quantitative Analysis
□ Democracy, Politics, & Institutions
□ Politics & Advocacy
□ International & Global Affairs
□ Strategic Management
□ International Trade & Finance
□ Ethics
□ Political & Economic Development
□ Policy Analysis
□ Social & Urban Policy
□ Leadership
Spring Exercise
Policy Analysis Exercise
MPP Spring Exercise
• Two-week long simulation that offers students an intense
challenge of intellectual integration and practical application
spanning the disciplines represented in the MPP core.
• Students practice applying core tools and concepts in a
setting and at a pace approximating professional reality.
• Students attend presentations and write policy memos and
briefings related to the challenge.
• Past Spring Exercise topics have included:
• Sex Trafficking
• Global Warming
• AIDS in Africa
• Rebuilding Afghanistan
MPP Policy Analysis Exercise
•Capstone of the MPP program - equivalent to a
thesis.
•Students work with a real world client to implement a
solution to a public policy problem.
•Recent award winning PAEs include:
• 21st Century GDP: National Indicators for a New Era
• Rail Station Renovation Studies: Recommendations for the
Redevelopment of New York’s Penn Station
• Reintegration of Former Child Soldiers in the Cote d’Ivorie
Master in Public Administration (MPA2)
•Prerequisites: at least three years full-time
professional work experience and a master’s
degree or considerable relevant graduate
course work
•Two-year program
•Average age: 30
•Average class size: 71
MPA2 Curriculum
•Two courses from a policy area
•One class from each distribution area
□Economics and Quantitative Analysis
Sample class: Public Sector Economics
□Management and Leadership
Sample class: Judgment Making, Decision Making,
and Behavior
□Political Thought and Institutions
Sample class: Religion, Politics, and Public Policy
• Electives
 Flexible curriculum
Mid-Career MPA
•Minimum of seven years full-time professional
work experience (average is 14 years)
•Average age: 39
•Average class size: 196
•One year program
•Developing country citizens apply through the
Mason Program
Mid-Career MPA Curriculum
• Summer program
• One class from each distribution area
□ Economics and Quantitative Analysis
Sample class: The Political Economy of Trade
□ Management and Leadership
Sample class: Decision Making and Leadership in
the Public Sector
□ Political Thought and Institutions
Sample class: Human Rights and International
Politics
• Electives
MPA in International Development
(MPA/ID)
• Pre-requisites: microeconomics,
macroeconomics, and multivariable calculus.
Statistics and linear algebra are desirable but
not required.
• Work experience is not required, but
strongly preferred, preferably in a developing
country
• Two year program
• Average age: 27
• Average class size: 70
MPA/ID Curriculum
• Core courses
• Electives
• Summer internship
• Past internships: Turkish Treasury Department, US
Embassy in Madagascar, Boston Consulting Group, and
Inter-American Development Bank
• Second Year Policy Analysis (SYPA)
• Capstone paper designed to integrate students’ coursework
and skills acquired during the program
• Objective is to provide specific policy recommendations in
the context of a concrete developmental problem
Combined Degree Programs
Joint Degrees
•Harvard Business School
•Harvard Law School
Concurrent Degrees
•Business: UPenn, Dartmouth, Stanford, MIT
•Law: Berkeley, Duke, Georgetown, Michigan, NYU,
Northwestern, UPenn, Stanford, Yale
•Divinity: Harvard (MTS or MDiv)
•Design: Harvard (MUP)
•Medicine: Case-by-case
Cross registration opportunities are available within
Harvard, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Tufts
Fletcher School.
Admissions Tips
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Plan Ahead! In the coming months:
• Register for the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or IELTS by
the end of October/early November.
• Obtain transcripts from all of the schools you
attended for credit.
• Select your recommenders and ask if they will write
a letter of recommendation for you.
Test Information
• GRE and GMAT
• Not cutoffs, we prefer scores in the top 30%
• TOEFL
• Minimum iBT score of 100 and we prefer 25
on each section
• IELTS
• Minimum score of 7 and prefer score of 7 on
each section.
The Cycle
One application open date – September
One application deadline date - December
One decision release date – March
One class start date – September
Deadline: December 2, 2014
All required materials must be included with the application
and submitted by this date.
Transcript
3 letters of recommendation
Resume/CV
Essay(s)
GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or IELTS
Visit hks.harvard.edu/degrees/admissions/apply to
learn more.
HKS Themes
Service
Leadership
Advocacy
Involvement in community
Overview of Financial Assistance
Average Amount of Financial Assistance
Harvard & Affiliated Sources*
Percentage of Admitted Students
Received Scholarship/Fellowship Aid*
$80,000
48%
$70,000
43%
$60,000
31%
$50,000
31%
$40,000
20%
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
Mason
MPA/MC
MPA
MPP
MPAID
$Mason MPA/MC
MPA
MPP
*Source: Admitted Students Fall 2012
Please note: These figures should not be considered predictive of the
likelihood of receiving aid or the amount received. Amount of aid available
and the number of recipients will vary based upon the availability of funding.
MPAID
Harvard
Kennedy School
Loan Repayment
Borrowing is a reality for
many at HKS…
Domestic Student Average
Borrowing*
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$-
However, there are options!
HKS Loan Repayment Assistance
Program (LRAP)
Helps graduates employed for non-profit and
government organizations with modest incomes
repay their loans after graduation.
Key Features:
• Available for both domestic and international
borrowers
• Eligible for 5 years of participation
International Student Average
Borrowing*
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
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*Source: Borrowers only, class of 2012
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Provides loan forgiveness for borrowers who repay
their loans using an income based repayment plan for
the amount remaining after 10 years of employment
for 501C(3) or U.S. based governmental position
(federal, state, and local).
Key Features:
• For domestic borrowers only
Office of Career Advancement
• Individual career coaching
• JACK: Jobs and Careers for the Kennedy
School, our dynamic job bank and
career management system
• A wide range of job search tools and
skill development resources
• Employers on Campus program
• Connections to our expansive alumni
community
• Networking events with alumni and
practitioners addressing the professional
areas of interest most often pursued by
our graduates
• Information on career-related
programming throughout HKS and the
Harvard community
Employment Post-HKS
•The HKS degree remains resilient in a
sluggish economy.
•By October, 90% of 2013 graduates
reporting* were settled
(employed/continuing education). This is
consistent with previous years.
•Most students will find their post-HKS
positions through professional
networking.
•In 2013, 84% of employers hired a single
graduate reflecting our diversified hiring
base and the unique trajectories of HKS
graduates.
*91% of the Class of 2013 reporting
Employment Post-HKS
Our graduates work in a multitude of industries and
fields. Some of our top professional areas of interest
are international development, international security,
public finance, urban economic development, energy and
the environment, social policy, and public affairs.
Our graduates also work in a variety of sectors:
Student Life
Journals and Writing
Opportunities
Professional Interest
Councils (PIC)
Student Conferences
John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum
•Premier arena for political speech, discussion, and debate.
•Since 1978, The Forum has hosted 1,000 events which have
been seen by 650,000 people live.
•Heads of state; leaders in politics, government, business,
labor and the media; academics; community organizers; and
artists visit HKS.
•Forum speakers must agree to answer questions from the
audience.
•Regularly sponsors television and radio programs, film
screenings, and debate watch parties.
John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum
The Tipping Point: Elevating
Women for Global Security
A Conversation with
Felipe Calderón
Boston Marathon Tragedy
and Aftermath
A Decade in Iraq: Lessons
and the Landscape Ahead
A Public Address by His
Excellency Macky Sall,
President of Senegal
Premiere Screening and
Discussion of Game Change
Research Centers
Main engines of research, covering international, national and local
issues of public policy and management.
Ash Center for Democratic
Governance and
Innovation
Belfer Center for Science
and International Affairs
Carr Center for Human
Rights Policy
Center for International
Development
Center for Public Leadership
Edmond J. Safra Foundation
for Ethics
Malcolm Wiener Center for
Social Policy
Hauser Center for Nonprofit
Organizations
Mossavar-Rahmani Center
for Business and
Government
Institute of Politics
Shorenstein Center on
Media, Politics and Public
Policy
Joint Center for Housing
Studies
Rappaport Institute for
Greater Boston
Taubman Center for State
and Local Government
The Women and Public
Policy Program
Research Centers
Opportunities for students include:
• Workshops/lectures
• Fellowships
• Funding for summer internships
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Research projects
Contact Information
Phone: 617-495-1155
E-mail: [email protected]