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This bulletin is the official Baruch College Graduate Bulletin that all students should reference – do not reference the bulletin listed on the website of CUNY’s University Registrar. For curriculum questions, please contact the Dean’s Office of the applicable school.

Executive MPA

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 Affairs3 credits
Communication in Public Settings3 credits
Public and Nonprofit Management I3 credits
Economic Analysis and Public Policy3 credits
Budgeting and Financial Analysis I3 credits
Race, Inequality and Public Policies3 credits
Data Collection and Description3 credits
Data Analysis for Public Service3 credits
Public Affairs Capstone Seminar3 credits
Elective Courses (15 credits)
Ethics and Public Decision-Making3 credits
Governing New York City3 credits
Communication Strategy3 credits
Leadership and Strategy in Public Affairs3 credits
Program Evaluation3 credits


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