Bachelor of Fine Arts

Please note that we have put a pause on accepting applications for this program.

Earn your Bachelor of Fine Arts through Penn and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Earn your Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree while studying at two of Philadelphia’s most prestigious institutions.

International Master of Public Administration

Learning and leading for global human well-being

The University of Pennsylvania, also known as Penn, is a highly selective and top-ranked Ivy League university located on a beautiful urban campus in historic Philadelphia. The Penn International Master of Public Administration (I-MPA) is an exciting, innovative, skills-based graduate degree program that is expressly dedicated to improving global human well-being by professionally educating, nurturing, and networking present and future problem-solving leaders.

Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership

An innovative executive master’s degree designed to prepare 21st century police-profession leaders

The Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership (MCPL) is an innovative, practitioner-focused program for senior police personnel with at least five years of experience who want to understand and apply modern theoretical and research findings to their professional practice. A central focus of the program is fostering fair, equitable, and procedurally just policies and practices that strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Master of Applied Economics and Data Science

The Ivy League choice for an impactful quantitative economics education

In our interconnected and data-driven world, there is a growing demand for educated professionals with quantitative economics expertise. The Master of Applied Economics and Data Science (MAEDS) program at Penn is designed to prepare ambitious students with the practical skills needed to drive effective decision-making in the public, private, nonprofit, or non-government sectors.

Master of Applied Positive Psychology

The first in the world, and always ahead of the curve

Rapidly becoming one of psychology’s most transformative fields, positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable humans and organizations to flourish. The Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania was the first in the world to offer a degree in this rigorous field of study. Dr. Seligman, one of the founders of the discipline of positive psychology, along with leading researchers and practitioners educate students at the cutting edge of the field.

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences

Learn the theory, apply the tools, and make a difference

Penn’s Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences (MBDS) is informed by contemporary theories and research methods of behavioral economics, decision sciences, network analysis, and public policy. Our program equips students with theoretical and practical tools to address a variety of real-life problems, putting you ahead of the curve in a growing field of study.

Master of Chemical Sciences

Earn an Ivy League master's degree in chemistry that offers top-rated industry connections

Your future in chemistry starts at Penn. Whether you’re currently a chemistry professional or seeking to enter the field, Penn’s rigorous Master of Chemical Sciences (MCS) prepares you to take advantage of the myriad career possibilities available in the chemical sciences. Our program equips you with theoretical and technical expertise in biological chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and materials. 

Master of Environmental Studies

Industry connections and Ivy League academics to take on today's environmental challenges

The Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program at the University of Pennsylvania helps you translate your passion for the environment into a fulfilling career. Our program offers you a rigorous academic grounding in environmental science and exceptional opportunities to conduct research in the field.

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