MASTER'S DEGREE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT PITT'S GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OPEN HOUSE

PITTSBUGH, April 10 -- The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh is hosting an Open House to address questions individuals might have about earning a master's degree in public policy and management (MPPM) in 24 months or less. The session, geared toward people with a bachelor's degree and at least five years of work experience, will be held from 5:30 to

7 p.m., Thursday, May 3 in Room 2 (31st floor) of the Regional Enterprise Tower (formerly the Alcoa Building), 425 Sixth Avenue, Downtown.

The MPPM degree offers a flexible option for learning new management skills. The specializations available are: management of nonprofit organizations; metropolitan and regional development management; environmental management and policy; personnel and labor relations management; policy analysis and evaluation; global political economy; security and intelligence studies; and criminal justice.

More details on the Master's Degree in Public Policy and Management are available at www.gspia.pitt.edu.

GSPIA faculty and staff will be present at the Open House to answer questions. This event is free, but participants are encouraged to confirm their participation by calling 412-648-1336 or by e-mailing at mppm@birch.gspia.pitt.edu.

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