Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA)

The Executive MPA at the Hertie School is designed for leaders who want to acquire the knowledge and tools needed to address the challenges of modern governance. The programme provides participants with a solid foundation in principles of governance, public policy, and management and empowers them to lead teams and organisations, shape decision-making, and manage change in the workplace. A flexible programme The programme accommodates the busy schedules of working professionals and can be studied full-time in one year or part-time in two to four years . The programme consists of 43 days of attendance. The quality of the Executive MPA programme is rooted in two principles: interdisciplinarity and practical application. The programme combines economics and social sciences to further students' understanding of complex governance challenges and management solutions. The participants work on international case studies and discuss phenomena against the background of their own work experience. Experts from all sectors regularly share current issues and discuss challenges and possible solutions with the students. Students choose five electives that allow them to specialise in an area of governance, policy, and management, or they can broaden their understanding of a different field of public policy, governance, or analytical tools. All courses can also be booked individually as an executive training course or combined as a certificate programme. This allows participants to work their way up to a full Executive MPA degree step by step and accrue credits for the programme over time. All credits earned and fees paid for individual courses can be fully transferred to the Executive MPA. Participants also complete skills courses in subjects, such as negotiation training, conflict management, consulting, or leading teams. They gain additional insights in a four-day workshop in a major European city and political hub.