Got into Harris with 20 K. I want to concentrate on international development. How would you rank Harris MPP Vs. HKS MPA-ID/ Columbia MPA-DP/ SAIS etc? I have been looking at classes at Harris and some of them seem America centric. However the program seems to have a strong quant focus for public policy. If I want to go into implementation of development programs do you think Harris's quant focus should be enough for me to consider it? Also are classes applied and practical in Harris or more theoretical? Any info?
Finally I want to apply for the joint MPP/ MBA program over my first semester in whichever uni I choose to study. Booth in Chicago seems to be quite attractive in that sense too. If I don't get better fin aid in any other schools do you think it would be worth it for me to consider Harris and U Chicago?
