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Hertie School
Berlin
Executive Master of Public Administration
Subjects: Public Administration;Management
M.P.A. | Master of Public Administration
Course description
Are you ready to elevate your career and become a leader in your field? The Hertie School's Executive MPA programme is your gateway to achieving that goal. Our programme is crafted to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate and solve complex policy challenges, guiding organisations to success. Addressing intricate public policy issues demands an interdisciplinary approach, leveraging a broad spectrum of expertise and skills. The Executive MPA programme offers unmatched flexibility, enabling you to customise your studies to align with your unique needs and interests. This programme adopts an inter-sectoral perspective, imparting knowledge and skills that are applicable across various sectors. Graduates of the Executive MPA will possess both the theoretical understanding and practical experience necessary to lead organisations through multifaceted policy challenges. Join us and gain the tools to make a significant impact in your field.
Program Information
| Study Location | Berlin |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Part-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 8 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 9,125 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | 95 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
TOEFL | CBT 250 | iBT 100 (Writing 25) Cambridge ESOL | CPE C | CAE B IELTS | Overall = 7.0 | Writing 7.0 Duolingo English Test | 125
Qualification Requirements
The Executive Master of Public Administration is aimed at professionals from all sectors. Applicants must meet the following requirements: A good higher education degree in any discipline (typically, Executive MPA participants have a background in business/economics, law, social science or natural sciences) At least three years of relevant work experience (average is nine years)
Document Requirements
Please upload the required supporting documents in .pdf format to the online application portal: Your curriculum vitae (in English or German) A letter of motivation (in English or German, preferably in English 鈥� two pages or 900 words maximum) Copies of official academic transcripts and diplomas of all attended universities. Every transcript must include a transcript key (an explanation of the grading system). If these documents are not in English or German, the applicant needs to provide us with a certified or notarised translation into English or German. Hard copies are not required until after acceptance into the programme. Two letters of reference (in English or German, or a certified/notarised translation into English or German), of which at least one should come from the applicant's current or last employer. The second can be issued by an academic referee or a former employer. Applicants who undergo an annual performance evaluation by their employer can replace one of the reference letters with this document. Reference letters should be on official letterhead (if applicable) and include an original signature. The Hertie School may decide to contact the referee(s) to confirm the authenticity of the issued document(s).
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Admission Exam |
| Application | directly at the University |
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