The Executive MPA is designed for experienced executives and managers who seek a challenging and accelerated program of study. The coursework highlights current issues and problems that confront leaders in public affairs. To link theory with practice, Baruch’s faculty co-teach several courses with prominent public and nonprofit practitioners who bring real-world knowledge to the classroom. Admission requires a minimum of 3-5 years professional management experience and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a graduate-level degree in another field. Classes meet for 35 Saturdays during each year from September to June. Most courses are offered over a 10-week period, with the remaining classes taught in an intensive 5-week schedule. Each student cohort is comprised of approximately 20-30 students with two cohorts attending simultaneously (one in the first year of the program, one in the second). Students pay a special program fee that covers tuition, required books, breakfast and lunch on class days, staff support, computer training, career seminars, guest lecturers, and special events.
Executive MPA Required Courses (27 credits) | ||
Introduction to Public Affairs | 3 credits | |
Communication in Public Settings | 3 credits | |
Public and Nonprofit Management I | 3 credits | |
Economic Analysis and Public Policy | 3 credits | |
Budgeting and Financial Analysis I | 3 credits | |
Race, Inequality and Public Policies | 3 credits | |
Data Collection and Description | 3 credits | |
Data Analysis for Public Service | 3 credits | |
Public Affairs Capstone Seminar | 3 credits | |
Elective Courses (15 credits) | ||
Ethics and Public Decision-Making | 3 credits | |
Governing New York City | 3 credits | |
Communication Strategy | 3 credits | |
Leadership and Strategy in Public Affairs | 3 credits | |
Program Evaluation | 3 credits |