$84,951 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Public Policy and Management
- MS in Public Policy & Management at Carnegie Mellon University is offered as a 2-years program by Heinz College.
- This university is ranked #20 as per the rankings survey of US College Rankings 2021.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master of Science in Public Policy & Management (MSPPM) is a master’s degree program that teaches students how to leverage data and technology in order to analyze, affect, and implement policy solutions that will impact society in meaningful ways.
- The Master of Science in Public Policy & Management (MSPPM) 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.
- MSPPM program builds well-rounded thinkers prepared to change the world at the nexus of people, policy, and technology.
- Students will emerge as a leader with the ability to convert data into evidence-based action for a better world.
- The MSPPM is the ideal fit for students who see themselves as future leaders and change agents, and who have a desire to employ evidence-based problem-solving strategies that acknowledge the complexity and implications of technological change in the 21st century.
- MSPPM graduates typically find work in the public sector (including government at all levels, military, and national security), the non-profit sector, with international agencies and NGOs, or with private consulting firms.
- MSPPM students all share a passion for collaboration, strong critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity.
- However, individual social, national, and educational backgrounds are quite varied.
- Quantitative abilities vary upon entry, but all MSPPM graduates emerge from the program with confidence in their ability to use data in problem-solving.
- Students will gain crucial strengths in quantitative management and evidence-based problem-solving, as well as effective communication and strategic thinking.
- This combination of abilities will position you to use data, technology, and smart policy to make the world a better place.
- In a full-time professional graduate degree program with a required summer internship, students have opportunities to work with industry clients on real-world problems via Capstone Projects, bringing theory into practice.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $76500 | $76500 |
| Health Insurance | $3021 | $3021 |
| Other Fees | $5430 | $5430 |
| Total Fees | $84951 | $84951 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.