What do sustainable city planning, community change, environmental policy, food security, transportation planning, and nonprofit administration have in common? All are rooted in making a difference in our communities, states, and countries. Choose to study in the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) to discover how governments, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector firms address some of the most important problems facing society—and learn how you can play a key role in finding innovative solutions.
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.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Let Us Show You Around
We welcome prospective students throughout the year. We invite you to visit us to learn more about our applied programs.
Student Spotlight
PPPM undergraduate Finley Heeb works with communities to improve options for alternative transportation, a passion ignited by the 2019 Sustainable Bicycle Transportation in Europe study abroad program.
“So much of planning is based on community,” Heeb said. “There is something really beautiful about not only trying to better your environment for yourself, but also for the people that share the environment with you.”