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Master in Public Policy

Where Public Policy Meets Technology, Sustainability & Governance.
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MODE OF STUDY
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10 months
English
Madrid + One-week international field trip
September
In-person
Full-time

BUILD A CAREER AT THE INTERSECTION OF POLICY, TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS

Ready to build a career in today’s evolving public policy landscape? The Master in Public Policy prepares you to design and implement policy solutions through an interdisciplinary, data-driven and applied approach.

Graduates are uniquely positioned to operate across public and private sectors, combining policy expertise with real-world experience to drive decision-making in complex environments.


DIVERSE CAREERS ACROSS HIGH-IMPACT SECTORS

Build your career across high-impact sectors by combining policy expertise with technology, economics and governance.

With specializations in AI and Digital Transformation, European Union Affairs and Environment, Energy & Sustainability, you will develop the skills to design and implement policy solutions in complex, real-world environments.

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WHY STUDY PUBLIC POLICY?

  • 90%+
    of graduates worldwide are employed or enrolled in further education within 6 months of graduation.
  • 80%+
    of graduates world wide work in mission-driven sectors—government, NGOs, international organizations, or social enterprises.

DISCOVER A CAREER IN GLOBAL PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH OUR ALUMNI

Meet Alexia Collot d'Escury Ariza, a law graduate who chose an unconventional path. Alexia transitioned from legal studies to public policy, now working on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, competition, and regulated industries at Amazon Web Services in Brussels. Her story reflects how careers in public policy increasingly sit at the intersection of government, business, regulation, and technology.

"I wanted to understand how the world functions with the Law rather than separately. I wanted to do more than contracts, legal cases or jurisprudence - I found it all in public policy."

CAREER PATH OPPORTUNITIES IN DEPTH

Through mentorship, applied projects and access to potential internship opportunities, you will gain hands-on experience tackling real-world policy challenges and build a career across sectors at the intersection of policy, technology and business.

Choose your specialization and build a career in high-impact public policy roles:

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YOUR INTERNATIONAL CAREER TRACK

At IE University, your international career journey is supported from day one by our Talent & Careers team. As we say, “Looking for a job is a job in itself.”

Through personalized coaching, sector-specific guidance and access to global recruiters, you will prepare for careers in public policy across European institutions, public and private international organizations and public affairs environments.

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RECRUITERS AT IE UNIVERSITY

At IE University, we’re committed to giving you the tools to drive positive impact and helping you find the right job is a big part of that. In line with this mission, IE Talent & Careers regularly invites recruiters to participate in various activities to help them connect with bold, young talent and identify the best fit for their recruitment needs.

WHERE OUR ALUMNI WORK

* Disclaimer: Alumni outcomes may include graduates from various programs across our school and are not exclusive to the Master in Public Policy.

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  • OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC POLICY STUDENTS AFTER GRADUATION 

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IE TALENT & CAREERS

IE Talent & Careers is the best partner for the professional development of all our current and former students at IE.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Top-paying jobs for Master in Public Policy graduates include policy director, management consultant, economist, legislative director, and program officer. Roles in consulting, international organizations, and senior government positions.

  • Master in Public Policy, Master in Public Administration, law, economics, international relations, or political science.

  • Careers in government, NGOs, consulting, international organizations, and policy research.

  • Critical thinkers with a passion for public service, leadership potential, and interest in policy impact.