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Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy awards students and alumni of Point Park University who enroll in any of the master’s programs at Heinz College a minimum scholarship of 30% of tuition per semester. 

Heinz College provides students with the analytics, technology, and policy skills necessary to solve complex societal problems in an increasingly connected world. Their research excellence and expertise in data analytics set Heinz College apart in the areas of cybersecurity, health care, the future of work, smart cities, and arts and entertainment. In 2016, INFORMS named Heinz College the #1 academic program for Analytics Education.   

Heinz College offers top-ranked graduate degree programs in Information Systems & Management, Public Policy & Management and Creative Enterprises Management. Two programs to consider (from the Creative Enterprises Management group) are:

The Master of Arts Management (MAM) program prepares you to lead arts organizations at the highest level. Their innovative approach, centering on the intersection of arts, analytics, and technology, will train you to navigate the rapidly changing cultural economy of the 21st Century. 

  • Innovating new modes of audience engagement using data and technology
  • Bringing evidence-based decision-making to arts education and advocacy
  • Developing culturally responsible management practices to foster equity and inclusion in the arts

The Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) program prepares the next generation of entertainment producers, creators and leaders to use cutting-edge technologies and data analytics to make smarter decisions to evolve the business of entertainment.

  • Influencing what gets made in the age of digital, streaming, and big data
  • Pioneering the next wave of VR and AR entertainment
  • Measuring social media’s impact on the box office

To learn more, prospective students can connect with Carnegie Mellon University to learn more about the application process. You may also email David Eber, director of Admissions and Financial Aid, at deber@cmu.edu.