Master's Degree in Public Policy and Management
Heinz College is a public policy school like no other. That’s because we're so much more than a policy school.
To tackle society’s most complex problems, you need a firm understanding of policy, but also the analytical foundations to create the right solutions—and the management prowess to deploy those solutions for maximum impact. The Master of Science in Public Policy and Management program at Heinz College gives you skills that simply cannot be matched by any other school of public policy, school of management, or school offering purely technical training.
By infusing our policy curriculum with instruction in statistics, economics, finance, organizational design, and presentation skills, you'll leave here prepared to tackle policy in any realm you choose. This is a degree for life: You won't be pigeonholed into a specialty. You will possess the data analysis skills to make an impact in whatever sector you choose, and that core skillset is applicable across industries. As your career evolves, your Heinz education will allow you to evolve with it.
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Key Program and Track Information
- Program Length: 2 years, 4 semesters (3-semester track available for some students)
- Application Deadline: December 2, 2024 (priority), January 10, 2025 (regular), June 15, 2025 (final)
- Degree earned: Master of Science
- Internship: Required (except 3-semester track)
- STEM-Designated: Yes
Impact
How are our students and alumni using their public policy degrees?
What public policy issues will i address?
At Heinz College, you will receive practical experience to complement your coursework through our Capstone projects, during which you'll solve a problem for real-life client. You will use your policy analysis and data analytics skills to improve social equity and data governance, contribute to the public service sector, and prepare for a career in public policy. Here are some of our past projects:
- Optimizing efficiency of light-rail transit
- Standardizing organ transplant handbooks nationwide
- Using large language models to help a policy think tank access Congressional information
- Evaluating the economic impact of IT and cybersecurity education programs
- Enabling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to serve 20,000 additional callers
- Improving job outcomes for re-entry populations
- Creating shelter estimate models to aid natural disaster recovery
Curriculum and Class Profile
What courses will you take during your public policy degree?
Policy CurriculumJobs in Public Policy
Our graduates are employed by government agencies, non-profits, and private firms in all key sectors of the economy
CareersHands-On Learning
Through internships, projects, research positions and conferences, Heinz students get real-world experience.
Practical ExperienceHow will I pay for this?
We are committed to reducing the cost of attendance.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Trail-Blazing Faculty
Our faculty are innovators who solve emerging problems at the nexus of technology and society.
What's Next?
Get all the details about applying to our public policy and management program, including:
- Application deadlines
- Scheduling a visit
- Attending an online info session
- Connecting with a current student
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