Master in Politics and Policy Analysis

For Master in Politics and Policy Analysis, tuition comes to 18,550 EUR per year.

Politics and Policy Analysis is a two-year master's program taught in English at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in Milano, Italy. This field of study combines political science with the analytical methods used to design, implement, and evaluate public policy. Typical subjects include political theory, comparative politics, public economics, and quantitative methods for policy analysis, along with courses examining how political institutions shape policy outcomes. Students pursuing this discipline generally develop skills in analyzing political systems and institutions alongside the technical tools needed to evaluate policy interventions, such as statistical analysis and program evaluation methods. Coursework often addresses topics such as electoral systems, governance, public administration, and the political economy of policy decisions, providing a foundation for understanding both the political forces behind policymaking and the practical challenges of implementing policy. Because policy analysis requires both political understanding and technical evaluation skills, students in this field typically study how to assess the effects of specific policies, using data and analytical methods to determine whether interventions achieve their intended outcomes. This combination distinguishes the discipline from a purely theoretical political science program, emphasizing applied skills relevant to policy work. Career paths connected to politics and policy analysis include roles in government agencies, international organizations, think tanks, consulting firms specializing in public policy, and non-governmental organizations. Some graduates pursue further academic study in political science, public policy, or public administration, while others move into roles advising on policy design and evaluation. Milano offers a setting connected to Italian and European policy and business activity, relevant to the study of politics and policy analysis. Taught in English, this master's program is designed for an international student body interested in the political and analytical dimensions of public policy.