Overview

Make the step and advance your career with a master’s degree that is tailored to your specific needs and professional goals with the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Syracuse University.

Key facts

Like our #1-ranked master of public administration, this specialized program for midcareer professionals will help you build your leadership, managerial and organizational skills at the same time you prepare for future policy challenges. At Maxwell, experience counts, and students with seven years or more in the field can earn a 30-credit master’s degree by completing just three core courses and seven electives—completed full time in 12 months or on a part-time basis.

To help you fill gaps in knowledge or to refocus your career, as an executive M.P.A. student, you may also choose from an expanded array of Certificates of Advanced Study (CAS) that can be earned concurrently with your degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Analytics for Public Policy

Environmental Policy and Administration

International and Development Administration

National and International Security Policy

Public and Nonprofit Management

Social Policy

State and Local Government Financial Analysis and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration International Business Public Relations View 95 other Masters in Public Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

$75 application fee

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Personal Statement

Résumé/CV

Recommendations

Standardized Tests - GRE

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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