University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public & International Affairs

Master of Public Policy & Management

Accelerated Program for Working Professionals

Our Public Policy & Management degree program for mid-career professionals gives you a highly flexible way to advance or begin a rewarding life in public service through in-person or online study. For acceptance into the program, you must have a minimum of five years of professional experience beyond an entry-level position.

Professional Skills

• Administration and managerial skills
• Analytical tools and methods
• Policy development and implementation

Program Information

As an online MPPM student, you can complete the 30-credit degree in just five terms. By taking courses during the spring, summer, and fall terms, you can earn your degree in just 20 months.

• Enroll in two web-based courses (for a total of 6 credits) per term
• Follow a set curriculum of online courses taught by GSPIA faculty members
• Receive a faculty advisor and a full-time enrollment counselor who will be able to assist you by phone, Skype, or email
• All students will pay in-state tuition, regardless of residency

As an on-campus MPPM student, you have access to the full menu of courses GSPIA offers. You can take evening classes that meet one day per week at a pace that suits your work schedule. You will take a total of ten courses, four of which are required and six of which are electives, allowing you to tailor the program to your interests and pick up the skills that you find most valuable to your career.