[4] His contributions to the east–west and north–south dialogues have helped improve mutual understanding, and his modern, reform-oriented style serves as role model for the students.

The program is intended for students from Germany and abroad, pursuing a future career dealing professionally with problems of modern governance in an executive, leading position.

Drawn from political science, economics, sociology, public administration and law, the MPP curriculum aims to equip students with tools and methods of policy analysis, development and implementation.

[5] Furthermore, students can choose to specialize in two of the following areas:[6] In addition to the study program, the school is also engaged in research on public policy and governance.

[8] The Willy Brandt School is long-term institutional partner of both the Franz Haniel Foundation and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

[9] Between 2008 and 2011, the Brandt School was furthermore the exclusive host for the Good Governance in Afghanistan program in cooperation with the German Foreign Office and the DAAD.