MPM Admissions Requirements

We're looking for applicants who have demonstrated leadership potential and professional competence. If you're interested in applying to the MPM program, you should possess a minimum of five years of work experience with increasing levels of responsibility and earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Learn more about our application requirements.

For more information on our student body, including demographics and test scores, view the class profile.

MPM Deadlines

Part-time Students (U.S. and International Students)

Candidates applying to the part-time track may begin the MPM program in May, August, or January. Application deadlines are noted below. Applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as early as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision within 2-3 weeks of the noted deadline.

(International student admitted to the part-time track are not eligible for I-20 sponsorship through Carnegie Mellon.)

Full-time Students (U.S. and International Students)

International and U.S. candidates applying to the full-time track can only begin the program in the fall semester (August start). The application deadline is January 10. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision within two months of the noted deadline. (Once admitted, International students in the full-time track will be required to submit sufficient financial support and biographical documentation in order to receive an I-20 document from Carnegie Mellon.)

MPM Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements below, please read how to apply to the MPM program. International students, click here.

• Undergraduate degree. You must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in the United States or its equivalent abroad.
• Work Experience. You should possess a minimum of five years of work experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Basic Quantitative Skills. A foundation in pre-calculus is strongly advised. (A quantitative “refresher” course is available.)