MBA/MPP & MBA/MPA-ID Harvard Kennedy School
Joint degrees with Harvard Kennedy School.
The HBS/HKS joint degree programs serve a growing need of critical importance to global society: their mission is to develop leaders, skilled in management and the shaping of innovative public policy, who will assume positions of influence spanning business, government, and nonprofit organizations, through which they will contribute significantly to the well-being of society.
In 2007, Harvard Business School (HBS) and Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) created two
joint degree programs in business and government: the Master in Business Administration/Master
in Public Policy (MBA/MPP) and the Master in Business Administration/Master in Public
Administration-International Development (MBA/MPA-ID). The first cohort accepted to
these joint degree programs matriculated in fall 2008.
By participating in the HBS/HKS joint degree programs, structured to be completed
in three years, candidates will have demonstrated exceptional aptitude in the complementary
areas of policy expertise and cross-disciplinary management. Graduates will be prepared
for complex issues that call for the collaboration of the public, nonprofit, and private
sectors—and for leadership effective in each.
Watch this webinar to learn more about the joint degree program.
The Africa Business Conference at HBS: Reimagining the Road Ahead
- 01 Apr 2022
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Video Blog: My Experience as a Veteran in the HBS/HKS Joint Degree
- 17 Sep 2021
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Perspectives on Anti-Racism in the HKS Curriculum
- 10 Sep 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mission of the program?
- To develop leaders, skilled in management and the shaping of innovative public policy, who will assume positions of influence spanning business, government, and nonprofit organizations, through which they will contribute significantly to the well-being of society.
- Why should I consider the program?
- Graduates of the joint degree programs will be prepared to address some of the world's most pressing issues—issues that call for collaboration of the public and private sectors and require leaders who can effectively operate in both. If you have a career vision that spans the public and private sectors and want to have a greater impact on the world, you should consider the HBS/HKS joint degree programs. In addition, many students who have graduated from the joint degree program have highlighted the benefits of having a tight-knit group of students who have shared interests and experiences.