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The Executive MPA is designed for

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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.

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Most courses are

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offered over a

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10-week period,

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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

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events. 

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Application forms and information concerning the Executive MPA are available through the School of Public Affairs Office of Student Affairs and Graduate Admissions.

Basic criteria for admission to the executive graduate programs of the School of Public Affairs include:

• Satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university, as indicated in an official undergraduate transcript;
• Submission of transcripts of any graduate course work, if applicable;
• Submission of a student portfolio composed of a resume, work experience form, one personal essay to be evaluated on the quality of analytical thinking and presentation of ideas, and two or more letters of recommendation;
• Completion of the graduate application form;
• Payment of a nonrefundable $125 mail-in application fee or $135 online application fee, payable to Baruch College; and
• Submission of a sponsors letter, if the program fee is to be paid by the students employer.

Students educated abroad and/or whose first language is not English should contact the School of Public Affairs Office of Student Affairs and Graduate Admissions to learn about procedures and requirements for admission.

Candidates for the Executive MPA are expected to have management experience, including a minimum of three years supervising personnel, projects, or programs. Selection will be based on the applicants academic and employment history, professional experience, and future promise.

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