At the Martin School, we are dedicated to preparing leaders and producing research to improve lives, communities and organizations throughout Kentucky and across the world. Our professional degree programs launch students into careers with public, private, and nonprofit organizations prepared to confront the important and challenging issues facing our cities, states and nation. Our master's degree
programs in public policy and administration combine learning and practice, as students apply theories and ideas from the classroom to solve real-world problems during internships and capstone research projects. Furthermore, we design the programs to sharpen students' analytical and communication skills - vital tools for effective leadership. Our doctoral program in public administration provides the multidisciplinary training in economics, policy, finance, and organization theory essential for academic and research careers. We encourage you to discover our programs and the career opportunities they introduce, as well as explore the possibilities the University of Kentucky's campus offers. We invite you to apply for admission into our community of learners, practitioners, and leaders.