The Master of Public Management degree is a part-time program ideal for working professionals in Western Pennsylvania seeking to refine their skills in evidence-based decision making and organizational leadership in order to step into leadership roles—while having the flexibility to stay on the job.
You think of Carnegie Mellon University as the birthplace of AI, the institution that sends robots to Mars, and the home of self-driving cars and Tony Award winners. It is all those things, but there is a place here for you, too. Apply the same evidence-based analysis skills to help you make an impact right here in Pittsburgh with a Master of Public Management degree.
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.
The MPM program has three tracks, allowing you to select the pace that fits you:
All tracks are available for Fall, Spring or Summer starts.
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MPM students have a great deal of flexibility in elective coursework, so you can focus on the areas that matter most to you. The electives listed below are a sample of Heinz College courses* that may interest MPMs, organized by subject area.
*Students may also enroll in graduate-level courses from other departments across Carnegie Mellon University’s campus, with approval.
For class, syllabi, and faculty information, please visit the Heinz College course catalog.
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.
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