Master of International Affairs - Gender and Public Policy

The Gender and Public Policy specialization (GPPS) enables students to develop skills to assess, formulate, and implement policies that promote gender equality. Precisely because gender Iis such an important dimension of all public policy, and because the promotion of gender equality depends on the commitment of professionals in all fields, the specialization is of interest to students in all concentrations.GPPS draws on a multidisciplinary faculty of scholars and practitioners, promotes systematic interaction with SIPA's extensive resources, and partners with faculty and research centers across the University. It also promotes workshops that center on professional skills and encounters with professionals in both private and public sectors.

Some application checklist items will vary by program. Please review this list carefully:
Written Essays
This may include a Personal Statement, Short Topical Essay, Diversity Essay and/or Optional Essay. More instruction on each of these essay prompts can be found on the program page and within the application portal itself.
Resume/CV
Include any relevant professional experience, internships, volunteerism and skills most relevant to your program of interest.
Quantitative & Language Resume/CV
Provides the Committee with additional information on your quantitative and language knowledge and proficiency. You may use the template provided.
Letters of Recommendation
(2 required and 1 optional for all programs, MPA-ESP requires 3 letters)

Can be professional and/or academic in nature.
Academic Transcripts

Should include any college or university where credit was obtained - this includes Bachelor's degrees, Master's, PhDs, certifications, transfer credits, etc.

TOEFL iBT: preferred 110, minimum 100
IELTS: preferred 7.5, minimum 7.0