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Welcome to PPPM!

The Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) is concerned with the ways governments, non-profit organizations, and other institutions address some of the most important problems facing society today. With the unique policy and planning environment of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, PPPM builds off this region’s international reputation for livability, pioneering planning, and innovative policy as we explore how to make the world a better place. To pursue these goals, the programs are organized around five areas of expertise.

PPPM is located in historic Hendricks Hall in the center of the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. PPPM is a strong and active community, where faculty and students engage with professionals and the community to research, learn and take on important leadership roles. At the end of each year, PPPM produces an Annual Review of our accomplishments over the past year. Read the current issue here.

This web site contains a wealth of information about PPPM, including our degree programs:

Undergraduate

• Undergraduate major in Planning Public Policy and Management: with a focus on “Leadership and Change,” this liberal-arts degree prepares graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of public service agencies and organizations.
• Undergraduate minor in Planning Public Policy and Management
• Undergraduate minor in Non-profit Administration

• Masters of Public Administration: this fully accredited degree prepares students for public service positions at the local, state and federal levels.
• Masters of Community and Regional Planning: this fully accredited degree prepares planners for leadership positions in planning and planning-related organizations.
• Graduate Certificate in Not-for-Profit Management is a 24-credit certificate that prepares students for leadership in nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.

This page updated November 10, 2009