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Master of Public Management Full-Time Track (Pittsburgh)

Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College recognizes the unique educational needs of professionals who seek to advance or change careers. The Master of Public Management (MPM) program creates a learning environment that capitalizes on the expertise of professionals and meets their educational needs by offering specialized training in management.

The MPM program was developed by world-renowned faculty and is designed to promote our students' personal and professional development by providing skills, analytical techniques and strength in communication. Bringing together students who have professional experience in a variety of specialties with award-winning faculty creates a truly unique, collaborative environment that fosters communication in a way few other programs can.

The Full time MPM program offers:

  • Collaborative learning environment
  • Challenging coursework in a variety of specialties
  • Enhancement of current job skills
  • World-class faculty

If you’re interested in a more accelerated path, and pursue the degree full-time, the curriculum can be completed in as little as 12 months. International and U.S. candidates applying to the full-time track can only begin the program in the fall semester (August start). Full-time students may elect to complete the program in 21 months (4 semesters with a summer break) if they wish. Students who take at least 36 units (3 semester-length courses) per semester are considered full-time MPM students.

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MPM Program Objectives

  • Learn state-of-the-art management tools.
  • Apply analytic techniques for more efficient organizational planning and coordination.
  • Gain insight into human behavior in organizations and developing effective leadership skills.
  • Assess opportunities and techniques for improving productivity.
  • Communicate more effectively in formal and informal meetings with colleagues, clients, supervisors and employees.
  • Understand the political, social, technological and economic processes that shape public policy.

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MPM Required Curriculum

  • Organizational Management: Theory and Practice
  • Data Analysis for Managers
  • Information Systems for Managers
  • Economic Principles of Policy Analysis
  • Financial Analysis for Managers
  • Professional Writing
  • Professional Speaking

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