Hi Lady Juju, I was wondering if you could provide some insights for me to help make my decision. I have been accepted to study MPP Heller with a 75% scholarship and am needing to make a decision against Heinz (Carnegie Mellon) with a 50% scholarship. I am leaving New Zealand to attend so visiting the colleges is unfortunately not possible.
At Heinz I would be taking the Data Analytics track, offering me a good quantitative background in data science and analysis which is why I was drawn to the course and Heller's social justice focus is why i was drawn to there.
Firstly and most importantly, given I see myself working in the Asia-Pacific region, what do you think of Heller's global reputation? (I will ideally be pursuing roles at global agencies like World Bank, Asia Development Bank etc.) My view and others i've talked to definitely place Carnegie Mellon's brand name better globally, especially in NZ, no one has heard of Brandeis pretty much. Looking at MPP graduates on LinkedIn also shows most of them working in the New England region upon graduation, rather than at global agencies.
Secondly, how quantitative are the courses provided? i realise the social policy focus of Heller is their strength but I want to receive a good background and economic and policy analysis and rigour.
Any other insight would be very helpful also!
Thank you so much.
