Master in Public Policy Program Fact Sheet
Title of Degree: Master in Public Policy (MPP)
Graduate School of Public Policy, Nazarbayev University
Mode of Program Delivery: In-person instruction
Number of ECTS (credit points): 120
Length of degree: 22 months
Specialisms available: Economic Policy; International Political Economy; Public Governance
Internship Opportunities: Internships are available for MPP students in Ministries, government agencies and semi-state bodies. See further details at NU GSPP Internship page
Cost of the degree: Tuition costs for most of the MPP students are funded through the Nazarbayev University educational grant (Government-funded scholarship) for local applicants. The grant covers full tuition fees and a monthly stipend. Places are also available on a self-paying basis and under the partial scholarships. A small number of grants are also available for international applicants. For more information please visit this web-page.
Admission Requirements: please visit the Admissions page
Student enrolment:
Number of students enrolled:
- 2018 cohort – 23 admitted directly to MPP; 3 progressed after NUZYP[1] MPP
- 2019 cohort – 20 admitted directly to MPP; 3 progressed after NUZYP MPP
- 2020 cohort – 32 admitted directly to MPP; 8 progressed after NUZYP MPP
- 2021 cohort – 19 admitted directly to MPP; 7 progressed after NUZYP MPP
- 2022 cohort – 29 admitted directly to MPP; 4 progressed after NUZYP MPP
[1] NUZYP – Nazarbayev University Zero Year of Graduate Programs – a two-semester course of study at the Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS) at Nazarbayev University that prepares students to succeed in their graduate studies.
Graduation Rates:
|
|
Number of initially enrolled students |
Number and % of students graduated within 2 years |
Number and % of students graduated within 3 years |
Dropout rate |
|
2017 cohort |
21 |
21 (100%) |
|
|
|
2018 cohort |
26 |
25 (96%) |
|
1 (4 %) |
|
2019 cohort |
23 |
18 (78%) |
2 (9%) |
3 (13%) |
|
2020 cohort |
40 |
35 (87.5%) |
1 (2.5%) – expected to graduate in 2023 |
4 (10%) |
Faculty teaching on the program
|
Course |
ECTS Credits |
Faculty
|
|
MPP 601: Microeconomics and Public Policy |
8 |
Peter Howie, PhD |
|
MPP 621: Public Policy and Analysis |
8 |
Clifford Frasier, PhD |
|
MPP 613: Policy Research Design and Methods |
8 |
Zhanibek Arynov, PhD |
|
MPP 611: Statistics for Public Policy |
8 |
Simeon Nanovsky, PhD |
|
SEMESTER SUBTOTAL: |
32 |
|
|
MPP 641: Public Management and Leadership |
8 |
Artan Karini, PhD |
|
MPP 602: Macroeconomics and Public Policy |
8 |
Omer Baris, PhD |
|
MPP 603 Data Analytics in Public Policy |
8 |
Hyesong Ha, PhD |
|
MPP 699: PAE with overseas component (I) |
0 |
Lisa Lim, PhD |
|
Elective 1 |
8 |
Zhanibek Arynov |
|
SEMESTER SUBTOTAL: |
32 |
|
|
Internship (taken in semester 3 or 5) |
[8] |
Lisa Lim, PhD |
|
MPP 699: PAE with overseas component (II) |
0 |
Lisa Lim, PhD |
|
SEMESTER SUBTOTAL: |
[8] |
|
|
MPP 631: Politics and Public Policy |
8 |
Aziz Burkhanov, PhD |
|
Elective 2 |
8 |
Serik Orazgaliyev PhD |
|
Elective 3 |
8 |
Stefanos Xenarios, PhD |
|
MPP 699: PAE with overseas component (III) |
0 |
Lisa Lim PhD |
|
SEMESTER SUBTOTAL |
24 |
|
|
Elective 4 |
8 |
Dina Sharipova, PhD |
|
*Elective 5 or internship |
[8] |
Riccardo Pelizzo, PhD |
|
MPP 699: PAE with overseas component (IV) |
16 |
|
|
SEMESTER SUBTOTAL |
32 |
|
|
TOTAL |
120 |
|
Career Services
Nazarbayev University has a dedicated Career and Advising Center (CAC). The most recent data at the University level show a high percentage of graduates in employment or further education.
NU GSPP Alumni Community have different backgrounds and occupations. NU GSPP graduates of all cohorts work mostly in quasi-public, private sector, public sector and international organizations. Among employer organizations there are: Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Prime Minister’s Office, Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akimat of Nur-Sultan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aerospace Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Defence and Aerospace Industry, Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development, Ministry of Information and Communications, Ministry of Agriculture, National bank, Anti-corruption agency, SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND «SAMRUK-KAZYNA» JSC, Baiterek Holding, national companies like KazMunayGas, Kazatomprom, Transtelecom, Republican Center for Health Development; universities and academies like: Nazarbayev University, Academy of Public Administration, Kazguu, Karaganda State University; Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), UN organizations (UNDP, UN Volunteers, UNICEF, UN Woman), Islamic Organization for Food Security, World Bank, US and British Embassies in Kazakhstan and private companies in Kazakhstan and abroad.
Source: see Alumni page