The impact Yale Jackson students have had on organizations – both as interns and full-time employees – is remarkable. Yale Jackson students and alumni are the kind of contributors you'll want on your team.
Degree Programs
Full-time MPP
- Average prior work experience: 3 to 5 years (ranging from consulting, development, finance, philanthropy, NGOs, and more)
- Years to complete degree: 2
- Recruiting: Summer Internship (First-year students), Full-time roles (Graduating students)
- Required courses include Applied Methods of Analysis, History and Global Affairs, and Economics for Global Affairs.
Full-time BA – Global Affairs Major
- Years to complete degree: 4
- Recruiting: Summer Internship (Sophomores and Juniors), Full-time roles (Graduating students)
What employers are saying
“Our Yale Jackson fellow… was brilliant. We very much enjoyed having her in the team – she learned very fast and very quickly became an indispensable member of the team.”
“Throughout his internship, [the Jackson fellow] demonstrated a high level of professionalism, enthusiasm, adaptability, and willingness to learn.”
“[The Jackson fellow] brought excellent research, writing, and analysis skills to the team and was an excellent asset to our office.”
“Hosting [the Jackson fellow] was an exceptionally positive experience and exceeded our expectations in every respect… He demonstrated remarkable initiative and independence, while the quality of his output was consistently precise, rigorous, systematic and reliable. His ability to engage with different teams and subjects, understand their broader context, and translate his observations into concrete contributions made his presence particularly valuable.”