Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
University degree, traditionally in the field of law, economics, or social sciences (other disciplines are also welcome)
at least two years of relevant work experience
good English skills
Required ECTS points (application/enrollment possibly with less): 240
Details
The Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme at the Hertie School is designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the field of public administration. The study content is of economic and social scientific origin, addressing complex challenges of modern governance and management solutions. Participants benefit from working on international case studies and exchanging their professional experiences.
The curriculum includes mandatory modules such as 'Governance and Public Policy' and 'Management: challenges, concepts and resources', as well as various portfolio electives that allow for specialisation in areas such as management and leadership, digitalisation and governance of artificial intelligence, policy field analysis, and governance.
Practical developments are supported through courses like negotiation and mediation, political writing, and scenario building. A key element of the programme is a workshop in Berlin or Brussels, where real political projects are worked on. Furthermore, participants are required to write a master's thesis to demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and analytical skills.
Advisory Service
Have questions about Academic Programs Executive Master of Public Administration? Ask your question here, even anonymously. An employee of the institution Hertie School or the editorial team will answer you.
or post as a guest