CMU Heinz 2012

[thewildchild]

Does anyone know whether Heinz ever upgrades funding offers? I know GPPI does sometimes.

[campussartorialist]

How does Heinz compare to Duke, Ford, and Harris for MPP/MPA? 

[zpal91]

Well Heinz is ranked higher than those schools on USN, but I know that we're taught not to trust rankings. 

I know that the curriculum is suppose to be "quant heavy" like the other schools that you mentioned. They offer a wide array of quantitative courses with varying degrees of difficulty. That said, Heinz does state that it aims to provide a generalist curriculum. 

 

Ultimately the programs are probably all at the same level and if you got a good offer from Heinz you should definitely consider it. Although the other schools are bigger, so they may be more well known.


I recommend looking up the courses that they offer and seeing if they fit your expectations for your degree.

 

http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-public-policy-management/public-policy-management-msppm/two-year-program-pittsburgh/index.aspx

 

Also, I recommend that you search "Philosophy of the MSPPM Program" on google. I found it interesting.

Good luck with your decision, but hope to see you in the Fall!

Edited March 18, 2013 by zpal91

[IntroductoryAnalysis]

Did anyone attend the admitted students day (sadly I had to stay home at the last minute)? If so, can you offer any thoughts / impressions? Thank you!

[Dentatus]

I am in the same boat, planned to make it but had to cancel last minute - if anyone cares to share their impressions of the program/campus/city/etc. from the ASW it would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thank you in advance!

[zpal91]

Did anyone attend the admitted students day (sadly I had to stay home at the last minute)? If so, can you offer any thoughts / impressions? Thank you!

 

I attended ASW and typed out a document. If you want it, shoot me a PM with your email.

Edited April 12, 2013 by zpal91