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    Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)

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    New York, USEMPAIn-person30 months
    $108,990.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    54
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 54-credit, 30-month, in-person EMPA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $108,990.

    About the program

    The program trains mid-career professionals in public management, policy analysis, and leadership skills through a core curriculum and concentrations in areas such as management and innovation, environmental policy, international economic policy, global policy studies, and urban and social policy.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE/GMAT not required. Individuals with exceptional experience and/or accomplishments may choose to self-waive the exam in the application. Executive EMPA applicants who have significant work experience and/or have performed well in previous quantitative courses may request a GRE/GMAT waiver.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT minimum 100 (pre-2026 tests); 5.5 (post-Jan 21 2026). An acceptable TOEFL score is 100 and above. If English was not the official language of instruction of your undergraduate college or university, you must take the TOEFL or IELTS exam.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS minimum 7.5 (SIPA general); 7.0 (some programs). The minimum IELTS score is 7.5.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is $108,990 across 54 required credits.
    Is Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 30 months and 54 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Post-completion work rights for Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at Columbia University in the City of New York: 12 months OPT (US)