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    Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.)

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    Ithaca, USEMPAHybrid18 months
    $89,536.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    36
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University is a 36-credit, 18-month, hybrid EMPA program based in Ithaca, US. Tuition is $89,536.

    About the program

    The program provides training in strategic planning and management, economic and financial analysis, program evaluation, and project management for working professionals in public affairs. It offers specializations in Public and Nonprofit Management or International Policy.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $32,708.00
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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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University is $89,536 across 36 required credits.
    Is Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University online or in-person?
    Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University take to complete?
    Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University is structured around 18 months and 36 credits.
    How large is the Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University cohort?
    Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University typically enrolls around 36 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University?
    Post-completion work rights for Executive Master of Public Administration (E.M.P.A.) at Cornell University: 12 months OPT (US)