
Master of Arts in Public Management
DURATION
12 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
Advance your government or public service career with Hopkins’ innovative and flexible MA in Public Management program. Whether an online or on-campus student, what you learn in class will help you to address real-world governance and policy issues.
Prepare to stand out from the rest in the complex and competitive landscape of the government and public service sectors.
Rigorous academics combine with strategic management skills to prepare part-time and full-time students with the fundamentals of public management such as policy analysis, financial management, economics and fiscal policy, and public policy and administration.
Named one of the best public affairs programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, our flexible program allows you to specialize by choosing among one of three Areas of Focus:
- Public Administration and Leadership
- Public Policy Evaluation
- Public Financial Management and Budgeting
Successful, Accomplished Alumni
Our alumni have careers across all levels of the public spectrum, including such places as the White House, Department of the Treasury, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, the Office of the Governor of Delaware, the U.S. House of Representatives, the United States Army, the Office of the President of Afghanistan, and the Embassy of Ecuador.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Learn about scholarship options at Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs on our website.
Curriculum
This 36-credit Master of Arts degree is composed of six required core courses and six elective courses. Within the required core courses is the culminating experience of a Capstone.
Rankings
- Johns Hopkins University ranked #15 in the 2023 Times Higher Education world university rankings.
- Johns Hopkins University ranked #7 in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report national rankings.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
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Occupations
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- Political Scientists
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Urban and Regional Planners
- Fundraising Managers
- Budget Analysts
- Public Relations Managers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Financial Examiners
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English Language Requirements
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