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 MPAFall (September-January) 12 credits | ||
PAF 9100 | Introduction to Public Affairs | 3 credits |
PAF 9103 | Communication in Public Settings | 3 credits |
PAF 9170 | Research and Analysis I | 3 credits |
PAF 9172 | Research and Analysis II | 3 credits |
Spring (February-June) 9 credits | ||
PAF 9120 | Public and Nonprofit Management I | 3 credits |
PAF 9139 | Communication Strategy | 3 credits |
PAF 9140 | Budgeting and Financial Analysis I | 3 credits |
Fall (September-January) 12 credits | ||
PAF 9130 | Economic Analysis and Public Policy | 3 credits |
PAF 9151 | Administration of the Nonprofit Sector and Voluntary Agencies | 3 credits |
PAF 9160 | Public and Nonprofit Management II | 3 credits |
PAF 9180 | Policy Analysis | 3 credits |
Spring (February-June) 9 credits | ||
PAF 9174 | Program Evaluation | 3 credits |
PAF 9163 | Leadership and Strategy in Public Affairs | 3 credits |
PAF 9190 | Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |