MASTER OF ARTS IN
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The MA in Public Management program (MPM) equips students with the strategic skills needed to meet today’s challenges in the public sector. This is accomplished by a rigorous and demanding curriculum taught by leading academics and practitioners in the fields of public policy and administration. The Johns Hopkins’ MPM degree program encompasses both the analytical and administrative side of public policy and management. The program educates students in several key disciplines: financial management, policy analysis, tax and budget policy, quantitative methods, and public administration. Students learn to apply the latest theory,
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
scientific findings, and new management methods to help solve real-world governance and policy issues. Courses are offered in the evening at our Washington, DC Center or online, and may be taken at a full or part time pace. All undergraduate majors are welcome. Students can take any combination of on-campus and online courses, or all on-campus or all online, to complete their degree. The Public Management program is endorsed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and is a member of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).
» Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale » Strong writing skills » Particular interests and work experience may also be considered The program accepts applications year round. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application process two to four months before the start of the desired semester.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Twelve courses are necessary to complete the graduate degree. Students are required to: » Take five core courses » Choose six elective courses » Complete the capstone course and project
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please visit publicmanagement.jhu.edu for a complete list of application requirements.
CORE COURSES
» Public Policy Evaluation and the Policy Process » Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods » Economics for Public Decision Making » Choose one: – Proseminar: Essentials of Public and Private Management
CAPSTONE PROJECT
» Capstone for Public Management
SAMPLE ELECTIVE COURSES
» The Budgetary Process » Defense Policy » Trade and Security » Politics of Tax Policy » Models of Public Policy Analysis » Global Political Economy
– Fundamentals of Nonprofits and Nonprofit Management » C hoose one: – Financial Management and Analysis in the Public Sector – Financial Management and Analysis in Nonprofits
» L egislative Language and Policymaking » N egotiating as a Leadership Skill » S tate Politics and Policymaking » E nergy and Environmental Security » E ducation Policy and Federalism » R egulations: Law of Federal Agencies
Students may also choose electives from selected degree programs within Johns Hopkins’ Advanced Academic Programs: Government, Global Security Studies, and Government Analytics and Intelligence. Full course listings and descriptions are available online.
FINANCIAL AID
Office of Student Financial Services can provide assistance with: » Understanding the eligibility for federal » F or more information, please visit: student aid advanced.jhu.edu/finaid or email aapfinaid@jhu.edu » Determining your federal loan options » Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Paul Weinstein Jr. Program Director, Public Management 202.663.5923 pweinst3@jhu.edu CONTACT ADMISSIONS aapinfo@jhu.edu 202.452.1940 800.847.3330
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