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Carnegie Mellon Heinz School Policy Management Information Technology
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How to Apply 

  1. Application. The application form can be completed online.
  2. Transcripts. One official transcript is required from all colleges and universities attended, regardless of whether credit or a degree was obtained. Each transcript should show the titles of courses taken, grades or marks received, and the date and title for any degree(s) conferred. Transcripts must be enclosed in an envelope and signed across the seal by the registrar's office. Forward the transcript(s), along with the other application materials, to the Admissions Office. If your college or university will not give official copies of transcripts directly to students, please request that they send them (in sealed envelopes) directly to the Admissions Office. Please click here to view a sample transcript.
  3. Essay. All applicants are required to submit a 1000 word essay describing your academic and career goals as they relate to the program to which you are applying. You may upload your essay where indicated on the online application.
  4. Professional Resume. A professional resume is required at the time of application. Use the resume to highlight your academic and professional experiences.  Please click here to view a sample resume.
  5. Recommendations. Recommendation forms must be completed by three individuals who are able to evaluate your intellectual, academic or professional capacity. All recommendations must be submitted via the online application or in sealed envelopes, signed by the recommender across the seal, and enclosed with your other application materials or mailed directly by the recommender to our office.
  6. GMAT/GRE. All applicants are required to submit standardized test scores for either the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Records Exam (GRE), (with the exception of the following programs: Master of Public Management (MPM), Master of Medical Management (MMM), Human Resources Management Certificate (HRMC), Educational Leadership Certificate (ELC) and Educational Technology Management Certificate (ETMC). If taking the GRE, only the general test is required. If you took either test more than five years ago, you must take it again. Test scores must be submitted directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). For more information on either exam, please contact ETS (GRE: 1-866-473-4373 or GMAT: 1-952-681-3680/ 1-800-717-4628). When registering for the test, please use the following codes:
     GMAT:

    Program Name

    Program Type

    Program Code
     

    PhD in Public Policy
    and Management

    Doctoral/PhD

    69H-V8-54
     

    MS in Public Policy
    and Management

    OTHMF

    69H-V8-77
     

    Master of Public Management

    MSMGM

    69H-V8-59
     

    Master of Entertainment
    Industry Management

    OTHMF

    69H-V8-41
     

    MS in Information Security Policy
    and Management

    OTHMF

    69H-V8-32
     

    Master of Arts Management

    MSMGM

    69H-V8-11
     

    MS in Health Care Policy
    and Management

    OTHMF

    69H-V8-06
      MS in Biotechnology Management OTHMF 69H-V8-91 
     GRE:

    2074 (institution code)

    		    
     

    1903 (department code)

    		    
  7. Language Proficiency. Language Proficiency Exams- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit official score results from either the IELTS or TOEFL. The only exception is for applicants who have received a degree from a university at which the education is conducted in English.

    Results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required of all applicants whose native language is not English. The only exception is for applicants who have received a degree from a university at which English is the primary language of instruction. If you took the test more than two years ago, you must take it again.

    Official scores must be submitted directly by IELTS. The minimum TOEFL score is 600 (250 computer-based test). If your score is below the minimum, you should consider retaking the TOEFL. For more information on the TOEFL, please contact ETS (Phone: 1-609-921-9000). When registering for the TOEFL, please use the following codes:
    TOEFL: 2074 (institution code)
    94 (department code)
    Official scores must be submitted directly by IELTS. For more information on the IELTS, please contact their office directly (Phone: +1-626-564-2954). The minimum IELTS score is 7. If your score is below the minimum, you should consider retaking the IELTS.
  8. For any materials that need to be sent via the post office or express mail (ALL official transcripts and any of the recommendation forms that will not be submitted via the online application), please use the following address:

    Director of Admissions
    H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
    Carnegie Mellon University
    Hamburg Hall
    5000 Forbes Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
  9. No decision will be made until all of the items listed below are received.
  • Application form with all sections completed
  • Resume
  • Essay
  • Official transcripts of all academic work
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official GMAT/GRE scores from ETS if applicable
  • Official TOEFL scores from ETS (only for students whose native language is not English)
  • There is no application fee