Public Policy and Management: Flagship

In the Flagship track of our Public Policy and Management master's program, you will gain crucial skills in evidence-based problem-solving, as well as effective communication and strategic thinking. This combination of abilities will position you to use smart policy and data to make the world a better place.

Our program is a full-time professional graduate degree program with a required summer internship. Students have opportunities to work with industry clients on real-world problems via Capstone Projects, bringing theory into practice.

With a Public Policy and Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College, you will come out ready to use your skills to lead meaningful change.

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer Internship, Fall, Spring)

Admissions Requirements

My heinz college story

My Story: Franz

Franz Rivera was born in Manila and grew up in Los Angeles, California. His experience in the MSPPM program taught him that he was capable of more than he thought.