Shaping Tomorrow's Policies With Today's Data
Heinz College’s analytics coursework is unrivaled among policy schools, and the Data Analytics track of our Master of Science in Public Policy and Management is our most quantitatively rigorous public policy program.
As the modern world generates massive amounts of data, large organizations, government agencies, think tanks, and consulting firms all seek the brightest minds with next-generation data skills.
You can step up and take on such challenges.
The Data Analytics track of our Master of Science in Public Policy and Management program will train you to harness the power of data and analytic technologies to transform organizations that serve the public good. Our graduates have a unique skill set in the policy field and are highly sought by employers, including the top firms and agencies in our partner network.
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer Internship, Fall, Spring)
Heinz College is a global leader in applying data science to public policy and using technology for public good. Among policy schools, we have the deepest bench of data scientists and analytics experts to help you convert data into human-centered solutions. Under the direction of our faculty experts, our data analytics students tackle complex problems such as:
Students in our Data Analytics degree track gain skills and techniques that open new possibilities for public policy research and social impact. Heinz College and CMU provide many opportunities to apply those skills to innovative projects directed by our faculty and sponsored by our renowned research centers. This experiential learning takes place at the intersection of policy and technology, allowing students to bring the full weight of data analytics to bear on the public policy issues of today and tomorrow.
Curt Williams chose the Data Analytics track to augment his statistics background, as well as add Python and R to his repertoire.
For detailed curriculum information, please visit the MSPPM: Data Analytics Student Handbook.
Below is one possible schedule for the Data Analytics track. Class titles in bold are core courses. Heinz College offers a mix of full-semester (14 weeks) and half-semester courses (7 weeks) for core and elective courses.
--REQUIRED SUMMER INTERNSHIP--
*Half-semester courses
Job titles and salary information for the Public Policy and Management: Data Analytics degree program.
Compare all four public policy options at a glance
The program is offered in four distinct tracks—Flagship, Data Analytics, Washington, D.C., and Fast Track (Three-Semester). Compare all four and choose the track that best suits your mission.
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