Public Management (Executive) (online) (EMPM)

Graduate Degree Program
College: Public Policy

ABSTRACT

The Master of Public Management, Executive Track Online (EMPM Online) is a 10-course (30-credit) program that provides education for students pursuing a career in public service. The program grows students’ understanding of the financial, managerial, and ethical dimensions of leading government and public service organizations.  Students learn various leadership and management approaches, in theory, and in practice, and develop analytic and critical thinking skills that allow them to better serve the public while advancing their careers. This is an accelerated degree designed for professionals with at least five years of policy or management-related experience. Stepping well beyond traditional pre-career public policy programs, the EMPM Online program empowers those already leading and managing in organizations to be effective, responsible, and impactful leaders of change.

CONTACT

School of Public Policy
Graduate Admissions

1237 Thurgood Marshall Hall
7805 Regents Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.6331
Email: policy-applications@umd.edu

Website: https://spp.umd.edu/

Courses: PLCY

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • CV/Resume
  • Supplementary Application 
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (both are optional)

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Type of Applicant Fall Deadline Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants
US Citizens and Permanent Residents June 18, 2025 December 6,2024
International Applicants
F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A, E, G, H, I and L visas and immigrants March 14, 2025 September 27, 2024

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Program Website: http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu
Application Process: www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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