Program Overview

MA in Public Management/Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy

The Johns Hopkins MA in Public Management/Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy combined credential trains students in the fundamentals of public management and the ability to analyze and apply data.

Overview

At a time when governments face unprecedented challenges, good management and data analysis skills are essential. This combined credential requires students to complete 15 courses, compared to 17 courses if taken separately.

Program Requirements

Students must complete:

• Six required Public Management core courses
• Four Public Management electives
• Two required Data Analytics and Policy core courses
• Three Data Analytics and Policy electives

Course List

The following courses are required:

• AS.470.608: Public Policy Evaluation & the Policy Process
• AS.470.627: Financial Management & Analysis in the Public Sector
• AS.470.631: Economics for Public Decision-Making
• AS.470.854: Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods
• AS.470.695: Proseminar: Essentials of Public and Private Management
• AS.470.860: Capstone for Public Management
• Four Public Management electives (12 credits)
• AS.470.681: Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Data Analytics and Policy
• AS.470.709: Quantitative Methods, Quantitative Methods for Policy and Political Analysis
• Three Data Analytics and Policy electives (9 credits)

Total Credits

The total credits required for the program are 45.

Note

Please note that this catalog entry is for currently enrolled students only. The Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy program is not currently accepting new students.