Make the World a Better Place

In the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM), you'll explore ways that governments, nonprofit organizations, and other institutions address some of the most important problems facing society. Oregon and the Pacific Northwest have an international reputation for innovation in planning and public policy, providing an ideal setting in which to learn and work. PPPM builds off this region’s international reputation for livability, urban planning, and innovative policy as we strive to make the world a better place.


Our faculty expertise spans a range of areas. Our flexible programs allow you to develop an area of specialty using courses from across the university. As a result, you can focus your studies in a range of different areas including:

  • Community Development
  • Environmental Policy and Planning
  • Public Management
  • Land Use and Built Environment
  • Food Studies
  • Sustainable Transportation
  • Arts Management
  • Economic Development
  • International Development
  • Sustainable Cities
  • Ecological Design

Summer Courses Still Available

Many classes begin June 22, but still time to enroll. These planning, public policy, and management courses are still open.

Summer Courses

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Sense of Community

Planning, Public Policy and Management is a strong and active community, where you can easily engage with faculty, professionals, and government officials, and take on leadership roles that allow you to have an impact on the department and the community. Our community provides you with a network of colleagues you will continue to interact with throughout your education and beyond.


The Student Experience

Our degree programs offer flexibility depending on your background and career goals. Our concentrations draw on coursework from departments across the UO, opening up options of uniquely tailored programs. The School of Planning, Public Policy and Management also offers a wide range of dual degrees within the school and with programs in Law, Business, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Geography, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, and many others.


Learn More

We encourage you to visit us to learn more about our programs and meet current faculty and students. You can attend one of our scheduled open houses, or at other times that match your travel schedule.


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Upcoming Events

Apply to Become a Resource Assistance for Rural Environments AmeriCorps Member
Feb6
Apply to Become a Resource Assistance for Rural Environments AmeriCorps Member Feb 6
"Arts in Healthy Aging" Author Talk
Feb9
"Arts in Healthy Aging" Author Talk Feb 9 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA)
Coffee Shop Chat with Profs Kohler and Sayre
Feb10
Coffee Shop Chat with Profs Kohler and Sayre Feb 10 Lawrence Hall
LiveMove Transportation Lovers Fair
Feb11
LiveMove Transportation Lovers Fair Feb 11 Hendricks Hall
LiveMove's Transportation Lovers Fair
Feb11
LiveMove's Transportation Lovers Fair Feb 11 Hendricks Hall
PPPM/IPRE Seminar Series
Feb13
PPPM/IPRE Seminar Series Feb 13 Hendricks Hall
gradCONNECT: Disabled and Neurodivergent Graduate Student Time Together
Feb21
gradCONNECT: Disabled and Neurodivergent Graduate Student Time Together Feb 21
Coffee Shop Chat with Springfield's Senior Transportation Planner Andrew Larson
Feb24
Coffee Shop Chat with Springfield's Senior Transportation Planner Andrew Larson Feb 24 Lawrence Hall
Catalysts for Impact Information Session
Feb26
Catalysts for Impact Information Session Feb 26 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Galapagos Summer Info Session
Feb26
Galapagos Summer Info Session Feb 26 condon hall

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