Compare Public Policy Degree Programs
Our Master of Science in Public Policy and Management is a full-time professional master's degree program offered in four distinct modalities. See below to compare key features at a glance.
Public Policy and Management: Flagship
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring)
Internship: Yes
Need to know: The option with the greatest flexibility in elective coursework
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Public Policy and Management: data analytics
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring)
Internship: Yes
Need to know: Intensive focus on data analytics technologies and techniques
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Public Policy and Management: washington, d.c.
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1st Year) | Washington, D.C. (2nd Year)
Duration: 2 Years / 4 Semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring)
Internship: Yes
Need to know: The best fit for students who intend to pursue a career in D.C.; students work at an apprenticeship roughly 30 hours per week during the second year in addition to a required summer internship
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Public Policy and Management: fast track
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duration: 16 months / 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall)
Internship: Optional
Need to know: Minimum three years of professional work experience is required to enter this pathway
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