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Executive Master of Public Аdministratiοn
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction, but ability test
- Study Mode:
- Part-time (optional) ・ On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- Total tuition fee is 37,500 €. It is encouraged for all students who want to be considered for a tuition waiver or scholarship to apply by the priority deadline of Fеbruarу 1st.
Course Description
Are you ready to advance your career and step into a leadership role? Look no further than the Hertie School's Executive MPA program! Designed to equip you with the skills needed to tackle complex policy challenges and lead organizations to success, our program takes an interdisciplinary perspective, offering you relevant knowledge and insights across sectors.
Our Executive MPA program offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to tailor your studies to your individual needs, schedules, and interests. By completing the program, you'll be well-prepared for success in any career path with solid leadership, management, and analytical and communication skills. Join this dynamic, transformative program and take your career to the next level.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline (typically, Executive MPA participants have a background in business/economics, law, social science, or natural sciences).
Minimum standard period of study: 3-4 years.
Required ECTS crеdits: 240.
At least three years of relevant work experiencе.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishSpecification: Grades A, B, or C.
Specification: Grades A or B.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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(Starting: October)
Germany
Another EU Country
Rest of the worldApplication Procedure & Selection
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Application Documents
Please upload the required supporting documents in .pdf format to the online application portal:
- Your curriculum vitae (in English or German)
- A letter of motivation (in English or German, preferably in English – two pages or 900 words maximum)
- Copies of official academic transcripts and diplomas of all attended universities. Every transcript must include a transcript key (an explanation of the grading system). If these documents are not in English or German, the applicant needs to provide a certified or notarised translation into English or German. Hard copies are not required until after acceptance into the program.
- Two letters of reference (in English or German, or a certified/notarized translation into English or German), of which at least one should come from the applicant's current or last employer. The second can be issued by an academic referee or a former employer. Applicants who undergo an annual performance evaluation by their employer can replace one of the reference letters with this document. Reference letters should be on official letterhead (if applicable) and include an original signature. The Hertie School may decide to contact the referee(s) to confirm the authenticity of the issued document(s).
Reference letters can also be sent to the admissions team by the referee directly, either as an email attachment to empa-admissions[at]hertie-school[dot]org, or via regular mail to:
Hertie School
Recruitment and Admissions
Friedrichstraße 180
10117 Berlin - Germany - An English proficiency certificate (for non-native English speakers, if applicable). See language requirements for further informatiοn.
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