Ivy League Graduate Programs

The Princeton University Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program is a two-year, full-time residential program that offers rigorous preparation and interdisciplinary training for careers in both domestic and foreign public policy. With the necessary knowledge and abilities, graduates can tackle some of the most pressing policy problems in the world.

The Program in the History of Science and Medicine (HSHM) offers a master’s degree designed for students who plan to combine teaching or scholarship with a professional career in medicine or science. Students who enroll in the terminal M.A. in History of Science and Medicine are expected to complete six courses during two terms of study and submit an acceptable master’s paper. Course work normally includes the three core HSHM “Problems” seminars and one additional graduate seminar in history of medicine or science. The remaining courses are chosen in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies or a faculty adviser.

The History of Science and Medicine Program (HSHM) is a semi-autonomous graduate track within the Department of History. HSHM students are awarded degrees in History with a concentration in the History of Science and Medicine, and they are fully fledged members of the History Department. Most students in the HSHM program are pursuing a PhD, which may be combined with concurrent enrollment in an MD or JD program (at Yale or elsewhere). A one-year MA degree is also available.

The HSHM program allows students to explore topics spanning the full range of the history of science, medicine, and technology, and science and technology studies. Instruction is offered in small seminars, and students receive advice and guidance from faculty advisers throughout their entire period of enrollment. The program incorporates many opportunities for professional development in teaching, research, publication, and presentation, and Yale also offers additional ways for students to explore other skills and fields such as exhibit curation, digital humanities, and public policy.

The methodological training provided by the HSHM program is expansive and interdisciplinary. The faculty have backgrounds in a variety of fields, including history, the natural and the social sciences, and the performing arts, and they have deep commitments in anthropology, indigenous studies, geography, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, material and visual culture, and museum studies. Students work with all kinds of sources—texts, artifacts, interviews—and incorporate social, cultural, political, geographic, environmental, and economic analysis. Students are also encouraged to draw on other disciplines and they may take classes or work with faculty in other departments.

The Master in Public Policy (MPP) is a rigorous two-year program that prepares students to understand complex problems and craft concrete solutions. Through courses, exercises and fieldwork, students master concepts and skills that draw on the social sciences but are adapted for action. A defining feature of the MPP is its relevance: Students can take what they learn here, apply it in the real world, and deliver results.

At the heart of the program is a core curriculum that lets you learn across a range of areas. Classes are taught using a combination of traditional lectures and the case method, which was pioneered at Harvard. Students will work with world-renowned faculty members in a collaborative environment. Best of all, your classmates will be as diverse and interesting as the issues you investigate and the problems you solve.

At University of Pennsylvania, you can take your career in data science and engineering to greater heights with their Master of Science in Engineering in Data Science (MSE-DS) Online degree. Not only will you learn from prestigious Ivy League faculty who are renowned researchers as well as educators, students will have access to collaborative opportunities like real time interaction with professors and group projects with classmates from around world. UPenn provides an environment perfect for connecting various industries and diverse perspectives that are evolving data science.

You have the flexibility to commence this program either in the fall or spring, and you can choose between full-time or part-time attendance. Lectures are pre-recorded, eliminating the need for mandatory synchronous sessions. Additionally, you have the option to extend your studies into the summer or take a break during that period. The completion timeline is also adaptable: you can achieve graduation in as little as 16 months or extend your program up to five years. Typically, most working students complete their coursework within 20 to 30 months. To earn your MSE-DS Online degree, you will successfully complete ten (10) course units, comprising four core course units, four technical elective units, and two open elective units. All courses are offered entirely online, and there are no obligatory real-time sessions.

Some of the benefits of this program are:

• Taught by Ivy League faculty renowned in research and education.
• Access to real-time interaction with professors and global group projects.
• Program intake in fall or spring, with options for full-time or part-time study.
• Lectures are prerecorded, and no mandatory synchronous sessions.
• Flexible completion time, ranging from 16 months to five years.
• Typical completion for working students is 20-30 months.
• All courses are fully online, and there are no required real-time sessions.

The Dartmouth Institute’s Master of Science in Healthcare Research program trains students to be leaders and researchers in health services delivery and quality improvement. Designed to set students on a pathway toward publishing research work or pursuing a PhD program, the MS program will help them build their skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, survey design and research analysis.

Through challenging coursework and research projects, you will develop expertise in the quantitative techniques to assess the outcomes of medical care. Along the way, you will be guided and mentored by our world-renowned faculty who are the innovators behind many of the most disruptive ideas in health care today. The MS program is often sought out by experienced researchers, aspiring academics, and physicians looking to enhance their research skills as clinician investigators.

Students start in July and take classes four to five days per week, often with Dartmouth’s MPH students. The academic year is divided into four, 10-week terms culminating with graduation the following June. The first half of the year covers core coursework such as research methods and critical issues in the health care system. In the second half of the year, students shape their interests through electives and work to address health care challenges locally and nationally through capstone projects.

Brown's Master of Arts in Teaching program is a one–year program that aims to prepare critical, impactful and reflexive secondary teachers who demonstrate excellence in both their academic discipline and the multifaceted field of education.

MAT candidates receive preparation for secondary-school teaching careers (grades 7-12) in English, mathematics, social studies, and science (biology, chemistry, or engineering/physics) both inside and outside the classroom. The program is a unique blend of outstanding university and residency-based teacher education that prepares students for urban contexts. MAT students learn within a particular school context while developing an understanding of the larger landscape of education – including how to make positive change.

Cornell University's Cornell Tech offers a unique one-year Master of Laws (LLM) in Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, targeting both practicing attorneys and recent law graduates worldwide. This innovative program is the first to blend legal expertise with technology, business, and innovation, preparing legal professionals for the challenges of the digital economy. The curriculum fosters an immersive learning environment where students collaborate with peers from design, engineering, and business disciplines, engaging in projects like the Product Studio and Startup Studio for hands-on experience in new product development and entrepreneurship.

For international lawyers aiming to meet New York State bar examination requirements, a three-semester option is available, concluding with a term at Cornell Law School in Ithaca, New York, where students can take classes to fulfill the necessary legal education criteria.

Key aspects of the program include:

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engaging with students across different fields to foster innovation and creativity.
• Practical Experience: Gaining real-world skills through projects in Product Studio, Startup Studio, and more.
• Specialized Legal Education: Courses designed to equip students with the legal and transactional skills needed by tech companies, led by experienced practitioners.
• Networking Opportunities: Connecting with a network of investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial experts in the vibrant New York setting.

Graduates of Columbia's Master of Science in Nonprofit Management program are prepared to lead mission-driven organizations in a range of settings, including global and community NGOs, foundations, higher education, healthcare, the arts, and as in-demand fundraising and development experts. Students who choose the part-time option can take classes on Columbia's New York City campus or complete their curriculum online using Columbia's flexible and participatory social learning platform.

Part-time, entirely online program in which students must take 6 credits per term in the sequence, including summer sessions. To connect students with teachers and peers, the online curriculum employs a highly interactive social learning environment. Entry is possible in the fall or spring.