What is a Policy Memo?
The Policy Memo is required of all applicants to our masters programs (PhD applicants do not need to write a Policy Memo but are required instead to submit a previously written writing sample). The format for the policy memo is approximately four pages, double-spaced. The topic can be either a current issue or a past problem. You should find a topic that is of interest to you. The issues may also be drawn from current or previous work experiences. You should describe the issue or problem in detail and demonstrate your analytical reasoning skills by providing a definitive solution or proposal. We would recommend choosing a topic that is sufficiently narrow and well-defined so that your analysis of the problem goes into depth.
