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 |
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Introduction to Public Affairs |
3 credits |
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Communication in Public Settings |
3 credits |
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Research and Analysis I |
3 credits |
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Research and Analysis II |
3 credits |
Spring (February-June) 9 credits
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Public and Nonprofit Management I |
3 credits |
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Communication Strategy |
3 credits |
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Budgeting and Financial Analysis I |
3 credits |
Fall (September-January) 12 credits
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Economic Analysis and Public Policy |
3 credits |
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Administration of the Nonprofit Sector and Voluntary Agencies |
3 credits |
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Public and Nonprofit Management II |
3 credits |
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Policy Analysis |
3 credits |
Spring (February-June) 9 credits
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Program Evaluation |
3 credits |
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Leadership and Strategy in Public Affairs |
3 credits |
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Capstone Seminar |
3 credits |