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 & 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.
Policy. Technology. Management. Heinz College is the only place to get all three.
Heinz skills you in these areas by expanding your education outside the confines of the classroom. Many of our classes feature a real-world component. Team-based Capstone projects challenge you to solve a problem for a government, nonprofit or business client. And only at Heinz can you find opportunities like the Policy Innovation Lab.
The Public Policy and Management program is available in four distinct pathways—our flagship two-year and three-semester programs in Pittsburgh, our award-winning Data Analytics program, and our Washington D.C. option for those seeking an immersion in policy analysis in our nation’s capital. Regardless of the path you choose, our MSPPM program builds well-rounded thinkers prepared to change the world at the nexus of people, policy, and technology. You will emerge a leader with the ability to analyze policy issues and implement solutions for a better world.
Our experiential learning opportunities will enrich your Heinz College experience. Look no further than Beleyou Kebede, who interned at the White House in the Office of the Vice President. " I am so thankful to the dedicated OVP staff and inspiring cohort of interns for making my experience so memorable," she said. " This transformative experience, working for the first Black Vice-President and incredible leader, Kamala Harris, has solidified my commitment to community-building and public service." Learn more about Beleyou's experience.
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Some of the world’s greatest challenges that our faculty and students are working to solve include:
