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| Carnegie Mellon University H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Link to program page: http://www.heinz.cmu.edu |
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Mark G. Wessel, Dean phone: 412-268-3840 fax: 412-268-7036 |
The Heinz School of Public Policy and Management is a vibrant center for the study of urban and social issues that impact society. Founded in 1968 at a time when the problems of society burst into public view in the form of violent urban unrest, the school set as its purpose an aggressive effort to understand the causes of critical social problems and to train men and women through masters and doctoral programs to use new knowledge and technology to bring about positive change.
We approach this challenge through an educational process that integrates policy, management and information technology course work, exposing each student to faculty with expertise in a wide range of subjects. Student and faculty also participate in extensive outreach programs that provide real life experiences and allow them to address immediate needs in communities throughout the world.
Unlike many graduate schools, we are not organized along academic departments. Faculty easily collaborate in instruction and research, an operating model we believe leads to innovation in research and a superior educational experience. Our strengths span the applied disciplines of empirical methods and statistics, economics, information systems and technology, operations research and organizational behavior. Our faculty focus their research efforts on a vast array of issues. They have established world-wide reputations for excellence in such areas as the study of crime and criminal justice, urban policy, health care policy and management, arts management, and information security policy, and information systems management.
In addition to full-time, on campus programs in Pittsburgh and Adelaide, the Heinz School offers graduate-level programs to nontraditional students through part-time on-campus and distance programs, customized programs delivered virtually anywhere in the world, and executive education programs for senior managers.
The Heinz School exists to improve the ability of public, not-for-profit and private organizations to address the most difficult challenges facing society, as well as to strengthen and exploit our cultural resources through skilled leadership and management. Our success is reflected in the contributions our more than 5,000 graduates have made to society, through their work in international, national, state and local public agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and private corporations.
DOCTORAL DEGREES
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management
Ph.D. in Economics and Public Policy
Ph.D. in Statistics and Public Policy
Ph.D. with Center for Computational Analysis of Social and Organizational
Systems
Contact information for doctoral degree programs:
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu
412-268-6078
MASTER'S DEGREES: FULL-TIME
Public Policy and Management (MSPPM)
Arts Management (MAM)
Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM)
Information Security Policy and Management (MSISPM)
Health Care Policy and Management (HCPM)
Information Systems Management (MISM)
Contact information for Master's Degrees:
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu
Phone: 1-800-877-3498 or 412-268-2164
Email: hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu
MID-CAREER MASTER'S DEGREES: PART-TIME or FULL-TIME
Public Management (MPM)
Medical Management (MMM)
Information Technology (MSIT)
Contact information for Master's Degrees:
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu
Phone: 1-800-877-3498 or 412-268-2164
Email: hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu
JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS
MS Collaborative Program in Private and Public Management and Policy with Tepper School of Business
MS/JD Joint Degree Program with University of Pittsburgh School of Law
MAM/JD Joint Degree Program with University of Pittsburgh School of Law
MS/MBA Dual Degree Program with Tepper School of Business
HCPM/MBA Dual Degree Program with Tepper School of Business
MS/ MDiv Joint Degree Program with Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Contact information for joint degree programs:
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu
Phone: 1-800-877-3498 or 412-268-2164
Email: hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu
Distance Degrees and Corporate Partnerships
Information Technology (MSIT)
Contact information:
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu
Phone: 1-800-877-3498 or 412-268-2164
Email: hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu
Executive Education
The Human Resources Management (HRM) Graduate Certificate
Senior Executive Seminar
Executive Excellence Seminar
CIO Institute
Custom Designed Programs
Contact information for executive education programs:
http://www.heinz.cmu.edu
Phone: (412) 268-6113
Fax: (412) 268-7036
Email:execed@andrew.cmu.edu
All students must have completed an undergraduate degree. Each graduate program has different pre-requisites for admission but in general, good preparation in basic economics and probability and statistics is expected, as well as computer skills. GRE or GMAT and TOEFL (international students only) scores are required.
The pre-dissertation stage of the doctoral programs is structured around two sets of requirements--course work requirements designed to build methodological skills, modeling competence and substantive depth; and required preliminary papers that demonstrate students' ability to conduct effective research and readiness to undertake the dissertation. While fulfilling these requirements, students work closely with the faculty to develop individualized programs of study and research that meet their goals.
MSPPM and MAM students must complete a minimum of 204 units of coursework (approximately 17 full-semester courses) including all required core courses, concentration courses, and a Systems Synthesis project course. Students must also complete a required summer internship and must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
MISM and HCPM students must complete a minimum of 180 units of coursework (approximately 15 full semester courses including all required core courses, concentration courses, and a project course. Students must also maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
MPM, MSETM, and MSIT must complete a minimum of 144 units of coursework (approximately 12 full semester courses) and must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
Students at the Heinz School come from all over the United States and the world and represent a dynamic and diverse environment - you will find diversity among our students' age, race, working experience, nationality, gender and area of interest. Entering classes of students are 7-10 PhD, 70-80 MSPPM, 25-30 MAM, 100-120 MPM (mostly part-time), 15-20 MSETM, 15-20 MSHCPM, 150-170 MISM, 50-70 MSIT (mostly part-time).
At the heart of the Heinz School's reputation for excellence lies its faculty - a diverse community of some 100 scholars and practitioners well known for teaching and research expertise in a variety of fields. The school's 67 full-time faculty members pursue active research, teaching and consulting agendas. Working individually, with colleagues, and with students, they develop knowledge about and seek solutions to today's most critical problems of public policy and management. The school's 65 adjunct faculty members are accomplished professionals from a wide variety of fields who teach courses that bridge the gap from research to practical application of knowledge.
All of the degree programs offered at the Heinz School provide graduates with a wide range of skills and tools that can be applied across the broad spectrum of the public, private and non-profit sectors. Our graduates are highly sought after professionals in a multitude of fields. The success and satisfaction of our alumni continues to be a hallmark of the Heinz School. Students take positions with government, arts, banking and finance, healthcare, education, and technology organizations as well as with foundations, think tanks, research centers, universities and consulting firms.
The Heinz School strives to make a graduate education accessible to talented students through numerous fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Approximately 70% of full-time students receive some form of scholarship support. Students are encouraged to apply early for financial aid since funding for many programs is limited. If you have questions, please contact us; we can guide you through the financial aid process and provide you with the resources you need to make informed decisions on financing the quality education you will receive at the Heinz School.
