MPM
Master of Public Management
The Master of Public Management (MPM) is an impactful part-time option for working professionals to get Heinz quantitative management training
Is a Master's Degree in Public Policy Right for Me?
When you complete our Public Policy and Management master's program, you will augment your public policy courses with a well-rounded curriculum that will make you invaluable in the workforce. The addition of economics, data analysis, statistics, management science and AI/machine learning classes to policy-specific courses in topics such as environmental policy and social justice allow you to analyze, create and implement policy no matter the domain.
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what courses does the public policy and management master's program offer?
Core curriculum differs by pathway, as listed below.
For detailed curriculum information, please visit the MSPPM Student Handbook.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: Master of Science in public policy and management
Below is one possible schedule for the Two-Year pathway. Actual schedules will vary depending on pathway and electives.
View sample schedules for Data Analytics, Washington, D.C., and Fast Track (Three-Semester) pathways.
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.
Year 1 - Fall SEMESTER
- Statistical Reasoning with R
- Applied Economic Analysis
- Organizational Design and Implementation*
- Writing for Public Policy*
- Strategic Presentation Skills
- U.S. Energy and Climate Policy
Year 1 - Spring SEMESTER
- Management Science
- Policy and Politics: American or International Perspective
- Financial Analysis*
- Intro to Database Management*
--REQUIRED SUMMER INTERNSHIP--
Year 2 - Fall SEMESTER
- Systems Analysis: Environmental Policy
- Behavioral Economics in Public Policy
- Evidence-based Management*
- Programming R for Analytics*
- Policy Innovation Lab: Public Interest Technology*
- Telling Stories with Data*
Year 2 - Spring SEMESTER
- Public Policy Capstone Project
- Rise of Asian Economies
- Critical Analysis of Policy Research
- Human Rights, Conflicts and Development*
- Affordable Housing Policy and Finance*
*Half-semester courses
WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS?
The average Public Policy and Management class is diverse, both in terms of demographics and experience/education. Data shown reflects the last three years.
See the Admissions page for detailed admissions requirements for the Public Policy and Management program.
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Class Profile
*GMAT score data does not include GMAT Focus results. Applicants who have taken (or plan to take) the GMAT Focus are encouraged to use GMAC’s concordance table.
Additional Degree Pathways
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