Recruitment of Students for 2010-2012
Two-Year Master in Public Policy Program

The Fulbright School’s two-year Master in Public Policy (MPP) Program is the first of its kind in Vietnam. The program’s objective is to equip Vietnamese professionals with a strong intellectual foundation in policy analysis, management, and leadership. Through coursework and research, students will learn to assess the key elements and perspectives of public policy, devise actionable solutions, and assess the organizational capacity needed to implement these solutions.

The program’s design is informed by the Harvard Kennedy School’s pioneering approach to public policy education. Unlike public policy programs abroad, however, the Fulbright School MPP is specifically tailored to the challenges confronting public sector decision makers in a developing economy. Fulbright School faculty review the curriculum on an on-going basis to ensure that it anticipates and responds to the current conditions of Vietnam’s economic development.

The MPP is intended primarily for leaders, policymakers, and public sector managers, as well as researchers and university instructors. The program does not teach business administration, but it may be appropriate for some private sector managers, especially those working at the intersection of business and government. Alumni of the one-year program in applied economics and public policy, offered for thirteen years from 1995-2008, are encouraged to apply. Students who successfully complete all requirements for graduation shall receive a Master in Public Policy degree issued by the University of Economics-Ho Chi Minh City. This is not a joint-degree but it will be endorsed by the Harvard Kennedy School.

Materials to Download

• Application form in Vietnamese (MSWord)

• Application form in Vietnamese (PDF)

• A guide to programs and courses 2010-2012 (PDF)

"Modernizing the public sector and attracting talented individuals to it is necessary to preserve and build upon the successes we have achieved. My Kennedy School education has proven invaluable to me in working on the challenges facing Vietnamese agriculture whether deregulating to increase incomes in rural communities or increasing the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products in the global marketplace. The Fulbright School combines the Kennedy School approach to public policy education with a sophisticated knowledge of the Vietnamese economy. I believe it is playing an important role in preparing the next generation of policymakers."

Mr. Cao Duc Phat

Minister of Agriculture
and Rural Development
Kennedy School MPA 2, 1995