Carnegie Mellon University

EPP BS/MS Options

Joint BS - MS in EPP

Students affiliated with the department through the additional major programs may apply for the fifth year masters program that will lead to the additional degree of Master of Science in Engineering and Public Policy.  This course of study will ordinarily require two additional semesters of study beyond that required for the undergraduate degrees in the primary major and EPP additional major/ minor.  Some coursework towards the MS may be able to be completed during the student's senior year, however no courses taken may count for both a BS in CIT and the MS in EPP. Students interested in the program must have a minimum 3.0 QPA and should contact their advisor and the EPP department for details on the application process and course requirements.  

Joint BS in CIT/SCS - MSPPM in Heinz

Highly motivated and talented students can earn the EPP double major bachelor's degree, and a master's degree in the H. John Heinz School of Public Policy and Management in a five-year course of study. Students interested in the combined degree program should enroll in a standard double major program in an engineering specialty and EPP. During the third year of study, the student applies to the Heinz College for admission to the master's program; an academic record of B average or better is normally a prerequisite for admittance.

The five-year course of study is possible because of specific course load overlaps between the EPP and Heinz College programs.