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Is a Master's Degree in Public Management Right For Me?


The Master of Public Management (MPM) is a part-time degree program ideal for early careerists seeking to refine their skills in data decision-making and organizational leadership in order to to step into leadership roles, while having the flexibility to stay on the job.

The MPM curriculum is designed with professionals in mind, so you never have to miss work. All MPM classes are offered in the evening. If your work schedule allows, however, you can enroll in elective courses that are offered during the day as well.

It typically takes two and a half years to complete the MPM degree. You will spend, on average, 18 hours per week attending classes, completing assignments, connecting on group work, and attending review sessions in order to make the most of the MPM program and satisfy your course requirements.

The skills gained at Heinz College are both highly transferable and eagerly sought by organizations across sectors. Those skills will help you attain leadership roles, handle increased responsibility, and reshape your organization by harnessing the power of data.

Students are selected for admission to MPM based on the strength of their application materials and professional accomplishments. The GRE and GMAT are not required to apply to MPM.

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Master of Public Management Curriculum


For detailed curriculum information, please visit the MPM Program Handbook.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE: Master of public management

Below is one possible schedule for the MPM program. Students have flexibility with the number of courses taken each semester.

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.

Standard Pace – 24 Units/Semester - 20 Months

  • Fall Y1: Statistical Reasoning (12), Electives (12)
  • Spring Y1: Financial Statements (6), Database (6), Electives (12)
  • Summer Y1: Writing (6), Presentation (6), ODI (6), Electives (6)
  • Fall Y2: Optimization (6), Leadership Bin (6), Electives (12)
Spring Y2: Business Analytics (6), Electives (18)

Extended Pace – 18 Units/Semester - 24 Months

  • Fall Y1: Statistical Reasoning (12), Electives (6)
  • Spring Y1: Financial Statements (6), Database (6), Electives (6)
  • Summer Y1: Writing (6), Presentation (6), Electives (6)
  • Fall Y2: Optimization (6), Electives (12)
  • Spring Y2: Business Analytics (6), Electives (12)
  • Summer Y2: Leadership Bin (6), ODI (6)
Fall Y3: Electives (18)

Accelerated (24 Transfer Units) 24 Units/Semester - 15 Months

  • Fall Y1: Statistical Reasoning (12), Electives (12)
  • Spring Y1: Financial Statements (6), Database (6), Business Analytics (6), Electives (6)
  • Summer Y1: Writing (6), Presentation (6), ODI (6), Leadership Bin (6)
  • Fall Y2: Optimization (6), Electives (18)

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