The Heller School for Social Policy and Management is a top-ranked graduate school dedicated to solving pressing social challenges through rigorous policy research, management practice, and social impact leadership. Founded in 1959, it is one of the oldest and most respected social policy schools in the United States, rooted in Brandeis’s commitment to social justice and equity. The school’s mission is to prepare leaders who advance equitable, inclusive, and sustainable social systems locally and globally.
Heller offers master’s and doctoral programs in social policy, public administration, international development, health policy, and nonprofit management. Degrees include the Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development (MA SID), Master of Science in Health Policy and Management, and PhD in Social Policy. The curriculum blends policy analysis, quantitative research, and hands-on practice, with field placements in government agencies, nonprofits, and international organizations worldwide.
Faculty are leading scholars and practitioners in areas such as poverty alleviation, global health, migration, education policy, and nonprofit leadership. Research centers within the school advance policy solutions for inequality, climate justice, and human rights. Heller’s global network includes partnerships with organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, supporting global research and student exchange. Graduates lead nonprofits, government agencies, international NGOs, and social enterprises, driving equitable change worldwide.
Heller School for Social Policy and Management Website(https://heller.brandeis.edu/)
