Public Management, Master of Arts at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

At a time when governments are faced with an array of unprecedented challenges, good management is essential. The Johns Hopkins Master of Arts in Public Management program empowers students to be strategic by teaching them the fundamentals of public management: policy analysis and evaluation, financial management, economics and fiscal policy, and public policy and administration. This innovative degree prepares emerging leaders to tackle complex public policy and management problems at all levels of government.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences | Duration: two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Electives need to be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor and should accommodate professional and/or personal goals. Total credits: 30.

Career pathways

1. Utilize analytical skills—including quantitative and qualitative tools—to assess policies and program effectiveness 2. Appraise and compare management and organization systems utilized in the public sector for the purpose of maximizing efficiency and effectiveness

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of Purpose : The applicant should provide a statement, up to one page in length, describing their personal background and/or a part of their life experience that has shaped their goals. They are encouraged to elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced their decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins. Writing Sample : The applicant should provide a writing sample of approximately 2,000 words that demonstrates their potential to use qualitative and quantitative data/evidence to answer research questions, address policy problems, or support evidence-based decision making.

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