<p>Hi! I've just been accepted to a Master of Science in Public Policy program at University College London and I have an undergraduate background in economics from a top U.S. university. I'm wondering how a MSc in Public Policy compares to a MPP in terms of career options. </p>
<p>I'm currently working as a business strategy consultant for a government consulting company, but I am interested in eventually working for a NGO or a policy think tank. Would the MSc be helpful within the realms of government consulting and/or NGO public policy work? </p>
<p>I know that a MPP is a professional degree and that there are probably jobs that will specifically ask for an MPP. But, I'm wondering if the MSc is worth getting, or am I better off waiting until I have more full time work experience and applying for an MPP program. </p>
<p>Thanks! I really appreciate any insight.</p>
<p>I've never heard of a job requiring specifically an MPP..</p>
<p>If you want to work in the United States, I would definitely recommend a U.S. public policy school.</p>
<p>Thanks for the recommendation. </p>
<p>I guess I can't rule out continuing to work in the U.S. given the state of the international job market, but I want to position myself to work overseas. Since my undergraduate degree was obtained in the U.S., I'm hoping that a masters in the UK would make me more attractive to foreign employers.</p>
<p>I don't know much about University College London. I do know that LSE has an international reputation.</p>
<p>Harvard Kennedy, Princeton's Woodrow Wilson, Michigan Ford School and Columbia SIPA all have international reputations. It doesn't really matter where you get the degree. You should look up schools whose alumni work globally.</p>
<p>University College is definitely a good UK school, but I would second the recommendation that if you want to practice public policy in the US (which is your reason for getting the degree) then you should definitely get your degree in the US.</p>