The Executive MPA program at Portland State University prepares experienced public and nonprofit sector professionals to lead change and advance their careers. With a focus on practical leadership skills, the program boasts a high job transition rate, with 14 out of 21 recent graduates securing new roles or promotions, demonstrating its effectiveness in fostering career advancement in public service.

  • Portland, Oregon, United States
  • 1 year, 9 months
  • On Campus
  • ₹61,251/Year

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Program Overview

The Executive MPA program at Portland State University prepares experienced public and nonprofit sector professionals to lead change and advance their careers. With a focus on practical leadership skills, the program boasts a high job transition rate, with 14 out of 21 recent graduates securing new roles or promotions, demonstrating its effectiveness in fostering career advancement in public service.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

60.0

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2025-09-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Program Start

Unknown

Programme Structure

Courses include:Leadership Development in the Public SectorLeading Public OrganizationsPublic Policy: Origins & ProcessesNational Policy Process - Washington, D.C.Public Human Resource ManagementAdministrative Theory & BehaviorOrganizational DevelopmentAdministrative Law

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

GPA
2.75

English Language Requirements

PTE Academic
60.0
Overall Score

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must have a minimum of ten years of substantial work experience, submit a current resume, provide three letters of recommendation, write a statement of intent, and submit transcripts from all attended institutions (unofficial transcripts accepted initially). An undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ or a graduate GPA of 3.0+ is required. A pre-admission interview with the EMPA faculty lead is also necessary. No GRE scores are required for admission.

Course Fees

₹61,251/Year
Annual Fee

1 year, 9 months
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

No University Scholarships Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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