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    Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL)

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    Austin, USMPLHybrid1 year
    $46,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    25
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 1-year, hybrid MPL program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $46,500.

    About the program

    12-month program equipping working professionals with skills in public leadership, value-driven decision making, strategic communications, negotiation, crisis management, financial management, data analytics, and policymaking. Includes personalized leadership plan and executive coaching.

    Focus: coursework
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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min International students also must submit TOEFL scores (university minimum 79 iBT; no specific program minimum published)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin is $46,500 across 30 required credits.
    Is Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin is offered hybrid.
    How long does Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: An overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher in upper-division undergraduate coursework and any graduate coursework
    How large is the Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin cohort?
    Executive Master in Public Leadership (EMPL) at The University of Texas at Austin typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.