Public Management (MAMG)
Graduate Degree Program
College: Public Policy
Abstract
The Master of Public Management (MPM) is an accelerated, 36-credit degree designed for professionals with at least five years of policy and management related experience. In your coursework, you'll develop the critical thinking and analytical skills to enhance your abilities as a decision-maker and policy leader, while participating in opportunities to dive into specific areas of interest (specializations). Providing a strong foundation in policy tools and methods and a deeper understanding of particular policy issues, the Master of Public Management prepares you to take on the next challenge in your career.
Specialization areas include: Environmental policy, International development policy, International Security and Economic policy, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Management and leadership, Public financial management, Social policy, Health policy, and Education policy.
CONTACT
School of Public Policy
Graduate Admissions
1237 Thurgood Marshall Hall
7805 Regents Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.6331
Email: policy-applications@umd.edu
Website: https://spp.umd.edu/
General Requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
- CV/Resume
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (both optional)
- Supplementary Application
For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website.
Application Deadlines
Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
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Domestic Applicants | ||
US Citizens and Permanent Residents | May 16, 2025 | December 6, 2024 |
International Applicants | ||
F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants | March 14, 2025 | September 27, 2024 |
Other Deadlines: Please visit the program website at http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu