Goldman School of Public Policy

Name

Goldman School of Public Policy

Legal name

Richard & Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley

Website

https://gspp.berkeley.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Goldman School of Public Policy is UC Berkeley's graduate school offering MPP, MPA, MDP, and PhD degrees that prepare students for policy leadership careers across government, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Public Policy)

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (923110), National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Policy, Public Administration & Nonprofit Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO), Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks (EDADADAA)

Keywords

• Public policy education
• Graduate policy programs
• Policy analysis training
• Executive policy education
• Development practice programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition and fees for graduate programs including MPP, MPA, MDP, and PhD. Programs have different tuition structures for in-state and out-of-state students. The MDP is STEM-designated allowing international students extended OPT.
2. Executive Education Programs: Revenue from executive education and professional development programs for mid-career professionals and organizations.
3. Donations and Endowments: The school receives charitable donations and is supported by endowments, including the Richard & Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy endowment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Goldman School of Public Policy is a graduate school at UC Berkeley that offers degree programs preparing students for careers in public leadership. Its core offerings include the two-year Master of Public Policy (MPP), the one-year Master of Public Affairs (MPA) for mid-career professionals, the 21-month STEM-designated Master of Development Practice (MDP), and a selective Doctoral (PhD) program, complemented by undergraduate and executive education programs.

Product overview

The Goldman School of Public Policy offers a portfolio of graduate degree programs including the two-year Master of Public Policy (MPP), the one-year Master of Public Affairs (MPA) for mid-career professionals, the 21-month STEM-designated Master of Development Practice (MDP), and a Doctoral Program (PhD). The school also provides undergraduate programs and executive education through its Global and Executive Programs. These academic programs are supported by specialized research centers including the Center for Environmental Public Policy, The Possibility Lab, Institute for Security and Governance, India Energy and Climate Center, and Democracy Policy Lab. The institution also provides career services, publications, and working papers to serve students and the broader policy community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Master of Public Policy (MPP): A rigorous two-year program centered on a core curriculum that hones the practical, applied, and analytical dimensions of effective policymaking.
• Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
• Master of Development Practice (MDP)
• Doctoral Program (PhD)

Products and services

• Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Goldman School ranked #1 in U.S. News for Policy Analysis & Public Affairs (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Berkeley MDP is connected to a worldwide network of over 30 MDP programs through the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, providing students access to global development expertise and the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.
• Global MDP NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of Master of Development Practice programs enabling cross-institutional collaboration, student exchanges, and shared curriculum development in sustainable development education.
• World Bank Scholarship ProgrammajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship program supporting MDP students, particularly those from developing countries, to pursue the Master of Development Practice degree with financial assistance from the World Bank.
• National Bureau of Economic ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty research association providing academic collaboration and research dissemination for Goldman School faculty research in labor economics, education policy, and public policy analysis.
• World Bank GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty Director Hector Cardenas has led consulting projects for World Bank Group in Bolivia and Iraq, focusing on regulatory reform and development policy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy: Chicago Harris offers MPP and MA programs with quantitative analysis emphasis. Both compete for applicants seeking rigorous analytical policy training with comparable faculty and placement outcomes.
• Princeton School of Public and International Affairs: Princeton SPIA offers MPA and PhD programs with similar policy analysis focus and small-cohort structure. Both schools compete directly for applicants seeking elite public policy credentials with strong placement into government and policy roles.
• Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy: Georgetown McCourt offers MPP and policy leadership programs with strong Washington D.C. placement ties. Both compete for applicants interested in policy careers with similar cross-sector positioning.
• Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA): Columbia SIPA offers MIA and MPA programs with strong international affairs emphasis. Both compete for applicants interested in global policy careers with similar faculty depth and NYC/Washington placement.
• Harvard Kennedy School: Harvard Kennedy School is the most direct peer, offering MPP, MPA, and PhD programs in public policy with similar faculty pedigree and cross-sector placement outcomes. Both compete for the same top-tier applicants and faculty talent.
• Carnegie Mellon Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy: Heinz College offers MS in Public Policy and Management with strong quantitative/analytics focus. Both compete for applicants seeking data-driven policy training with comparable cross-sector placement.
• University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy: Michigan Ford School offers MPP, MPA, and PhD programs with similar policy analysis focus and Big Ten public university context. Both compete for applicants seeking top-tier public policy credentials.
• Duke Sanford School of Public Policy: Duke Sanford offers MPP and MIDP programs with similar interdisciplinary curriculum structure. Both compete for applicants seeking policy analysis training with comparable cross-sector placement outcomes.
• NYU Wagner School of Public Service: NYU Wagner offers MUP and MPA programs with urban policy specialization. Both compete for applicants interested in policy careers with urban/international focus and strong placement networks.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Graduate School of Business (policy-adjacent programs): Stanford does not have a dedicated policy school but offers policy-related programs through other schools. Stanford competes with Berkeley for top-tier Bay Area faculty, students, and policy placement outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GoldmanSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/104066159630151
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/goldman-school-of-public-policy-cp
• Instagraminstagram.com/goldmanschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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