Overview

At Public Policy and Management from University of Pittsburgh as an online 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. A set of required degree courses are outlined in the plan of study for this program.

Students at Public Policy and Management from University of Pittsburgh will gain the following professional skills:

Administration and managerial skills

Analytical tools and methods

Policy development and implementation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Program management

Budgeting and finance

Human resource management

Policy formulation or implementation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Public Administration Public Policy View 107 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to apply to the online MPPM program, your resume should show five or more years of full-time work experience with increasing levels of responsibility, leadership, and professional competence
A résumé.
A personal statement outlining your background and your goals for the program (about two double-spaced, typed pages).
Two letters of recommendation from past or present supervisors (from paid or volunteer positions you have held).
Copies of your undergraduate transcripts (and graduate transcripts, if applicable). You may submit unofficial photocopies at the time of your application; official copies are required if you are admitted and choose to enroll.
A nonrefundable $50 application fee.
If you’re an international student who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score, unless you have completed a degree at a regionally accredited U.S. university, or you are a citizen of an approved English-speaking country.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47378 USD / year

≈ 47378 USD / year
Out-of-State

47378 USD / year

≈ 47378 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26876 USD / year

≈ 26876 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Students at Public Policy and Management from University of Pittsburgh will gain the following professional skills:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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