The Master of Public Management is a part-time degree program ideal for working professionals seeking to refine their skills in data decision-making and organizational leadership in order to step into leadership roles—while having the flexibility to stay on the job.
The Public Management curriculum is designed with professionals in mind, so you never have to miss work. All 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 our degree in Public Management. 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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For detailed curriculum information, please visit the MPM Program Handbook.
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.
*Half-semester courses
The average Master of Public Management class is diverse, both in terms of demographics and experience, but all MPM students are working professionals with at least three years of relevant work history and a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent). Data shown reflects the last three years.
See the Admissions page for detailed admissions requirements for the program.
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