About

The Executive MPA at the Hertie School is designed for leaders who want to acquire the knowledge and tools needed to address the challenges of modern governance. The programme provides participants with a solid foundation in principles of governance, public policy and management, and empowers them to lead teams and organisations, shape decision-making and manage change in the workplace. A flexible programme The programme accommodates the busy schedules of working professionals and can be studied full-time in one year or part-time in two to four years. The programme consists of 43 days of attendance. Participants choose one of three areas of concentration, which cover subjects with ever-increasing relevance for managers, decision-makers and leaders working in the public sector, business and civil society: Leading innovation and managing change Digitalisation and big data Global governance frontiers All courses can also be booked individually as an executive training course or combined as a certificate programme. This allows participants to work their way up to a full Executive MPA degree step by step and accrue credits for the programme over time. All credits earned and fees paid for individual courses can be fully transferred to the Executive MPA. Participants also complete skills courses in subjects, such as negotiation training, conflict management, consulting or leading teams. They gain additional insights in a four-day workshop in Brussels or London.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The Executive Master of Public Administration is aimed at professionals from all sectors. Applicants must meet the following requirements: A good higher education degree in any discipline (typically, Executive MPA participants have a background in business/economics, law, social science or natural sciences) At least two years of relevant work experience (average is ten years) Proficiency in English Find detailed information on admission requirements on our website.

Fee Information

How to Apply

All applications need to be submitted via the Hertie School's online application portal: https://application.hertie-school.org

Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA)