Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

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King's College London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,100 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)

About

Great leaders and expert practitioners never stop learning. Designed for ambitious policy professionals, The International School for Governments (ISfG) Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) helps you hone your skills and grow as a leader in governance and policymaking. Youll learn from world-leading academics and policy shapers whose expert insights give you fresh perspectives on the craft of governing, from policy evaluation to conflict resolution. Study fits seamlessly around your professional and personal life wherever you are in the world. Modules are delivered online for flexibility, complemented by 4 face-to-face teaching periods / residencies over the 2 years. We put a strong emphasis on applying learning to real-world situations, so your new-found expertise will be immediately relevant to achieving your goals and developing your career. Youll also benefit from sharing experiences with your peers on residencies at international policy centres, in London and Geneva. Applicants to this EMPA will bring with them a wealth of previous expertise. The minimum requirements are 2:1 degree (or equivalent professional experience) and 5+ years of relevant experience. This approach ensures our EMPA cohorts can utilise and share their holistic professional expertise and experience, whilst cultivating an exceptional network of peers to draw on both during their studies and throughout their on-going careers. Weve designed the EMPA to empower you to make a difference, giving you research insights and analytical skills, as well as understanding the practical application in the real world. After the course, youll be ready for the next phase of your career. Youll know how to improve the craft of policy making and make a difference to communities locally, nationally and internationally.

Explore the craft of governing with support from world-class teaching from King's academics and international policy practitioners

A blended programme of study to achieve EMPA in 2 years without taking a break from your career

Visit and learn within key public sector institutions through short residencies in the UK, and in Geneva where you'll be hosted by the United Nations System Staff College, a strategic partner of ISfG

Learn flexibly and curate your own tailored curriculum with a choice from a wide range of elective online modules

Focus on upskilling and understanding the craft of governing with modules as diverse as Empathy and Emotion in Policymaking, to International Trade

Hone your knowledge and technical skills to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of policies in your own sector and organisation

Network and share experiences with a diverse cohort of senior policy professionals from across the globe

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate taught courses

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Jordan will need to demonstrate the following grades to be considered for a Postgraduate course at King's:

UK degree classification	Jordanian equivalency
High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree (equivalent to 65% overall)	GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 Overall score of 80%
2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 Overall score of 75%
High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 Overall score of 70%

UK degree classification

Jordanian equivalency

High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

(equivalent to 65% overall)

GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0

Overall score of 80%

2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0

Overall score of 75%

High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

Overall score of 70%

Postgraduate research courses

A Master's degree from a recognised university with high grades considered for programmes requiring a UK Master's degree.

English Program Requirements

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Career

Employability

To study this course, you'll need to already be a mid-career or senior executive professional working within the policy landscape as a public servant, within the third sector, or within a private sector organisation working closely with governments.

To help you move forward in your career and create an impact, we will help you:

Develop soft and hard skills needed for success working in or around government
Boost your digital literacy skills by introducing and critically analysing digital innovation in government
Put citizens at the heart of policy making with tools and insights from behavioural economics, science, and psychology
Cultivate a network of peers across the international policy landscape

Throughout the programme, we encourage you to regularly reflect, apply your learning while studying and discuss your experience with peers in webinars and seminars