Overview

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 at Johns Hopkins University 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

Careers in Public Management

Careers in public management and policy are on the rise. For example, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that positions in homeland security will grow by 22% through 2028, while Census Bureau data shows that government finance jobs are growing faster than any other in the public sector.

Other areas to consider are public policy think tanks, foundations, advocacy organizations, nonprofits, strategic communications, and congressional affairs.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Public Policy Evaluation
Policy Process

Financial Management and Analysis in the Public Sector

Economics for Public Decision Making

Proseminar: Essentials of Public and Private Management
Quantitative Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Public Administration View 990 other Masters in Management Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume.
A statement of purpose (1-2 pages) that explains the applicant’s reasons for seeking admission and includes a plan of study addressing the applicant’s analytical abilities and interest in studying the theory and practice of government and politics.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably one academic reference. Recommendation form found on the online application is required.
A writing sample of two to five pages that is policy-oriented. If you do not have a policy-oriented paper that you wish to submit, you may write a three page, double-spaced essay on the following question: “A memorandum is not written to inform the reader, but to protect the writer.”
—Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson
Please discuss whether you think the quote from former Secretary Acheson is accurate or not and why?

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56400 USD / year

≈ 56400 USD / year
Out-of-State

56400 USD / year

≈ 56400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56400 USD / year

≈ 56400 USD / year

Additional Details

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MA in Public Management program = $56,400 – $58,800

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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