CMUMaster of Science in Public Policy and ManagementCarnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jan 10, 2027 | Feb 2, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Required essay

Same three Heinz prompts as other full-time master's.

Professional resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Two required.

Optional essay

Optional

Maximum 250 words.

Official transcript(s)

Bachelor's transcript or evaluation report as instructed.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; No published hard GPA cutoff on the how-to-apply page.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Data Analytics pathway lists college math (pre-calculus or higher) and programming (Python; Java/C++ also acceptable). Confirm pathway choice in the application.
GMAT: Accepted alternative; GMAT accepted in place of GRE.
GRE: Required (waiver available); GRE/GMAT required unless a waiver applies, consistent with Heinz master's policy on the apply pages.

Historical admission data is not published.