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Global MSPPM Track
The Global MSPPM (Master of Science in Public Policy and Management) Track is a 21-month international education experience which provides students access to multiple job markets, including in the United States (U.S.) and Australia. It is a professionally focused program, providing graduates with a competitive advantage leading to superior job placement in an increasingly competitive global job market.
Through the Global MSPPM Track, students undertake the following study structure.
Global MSPPM Track Overview
Year 1 (August - May)
Study at Carnegie Mellon University – Australia in Adelaide, South Australia, completing most of the core courses required of all MSPPM students.
Year 1 (May - August)
Complete summer internship in Australia or elsewhere globally. Please note: Global MSPPM students will not be able to complete their summer internship in the U.S. (unless they are a U.S. citizen). Our staff in Adelaide will assist you in identifying and securing an internship which suits your career goals.
Year 2 (August - May)
Students will complete the final two semesters of their degree at, and graduate from, our Pittsburgh campus in the U.S. with Carnegie Mellon University’s Master of Science in Public Policy and Management degree.
Graduation (May) and Beyond:
Upon completion of their fourth and final semester, international graduates will be eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the U.S. If you are interested in accessing the American job market, our Office of Career Services in Pittsburgh will provide support and guidance during your second year in the program as you conduct your job search.