Overview

Executive Master of Public Administration at Hertie School Berlin- A unique forum for exchange, learning and professional development

The Executive MPA at the Hertie School is designed for leaders who want to acquire the knowledge and tools needed to address the challenges of modern governance. This programme provides a solid foundation in principles of governance, public policy and management and empowers you to lead teams and organisations, shape decision-making and manage change in the workplace.

In the Executive MPA, choose one of three areas of concentration:

Leading innovation and managing change
Digitalisation and big data
Global governance challenges

A flexible programme

Study full time in one year or part time in two to four years. You can also book most Executive MPA courses individually or as a certificate, which allows you to accumulate credits towards the full degree over time.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Bureaucracies and evidence-informed policymaking
Designing, leading and growing organisations
European Union governance
Policymaking: actors, institutions and processes

Audience

When you join the Executive MPA, you are joining a tight-knit and diverse group of professionals who have an average of 9 years of work experience in a variety of sectors and industries.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

More details

Priority deadline: 1 June

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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125

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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

A higher education degree in any discipline
At least three years of relevant work experience (the average is ten years)

Proficiency in English

Please upload the required documents to the online application portal:

Current CV indicating your academic background, work experience, voluntary activities. Please do not include a photo in your CV.
Letter of motivation (500-900 words) explaining your specific interest in the Executive MPA.

Copies of official academic transcripts of all attended universities. Every transcript must include a transcript key (an explanation of the grading system). If not in English, we require a certified translation into English.
Two letters of reference. One reference letter must come from your current or most recent employer.

Copy of English proficiency certificate by (for non-native speakers who did not complete their entire undergraduate degree in English).

Work experience

You must have at least three years of work experience, excluding internships, to be eligible for admission. Executive MPA students have an average of ten years of prior professional experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37500 EUR / year

≈ 37500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

37500 EUR / year

≈ 37500 EUR / year

Additional Details

2-years Executive MPA: 18,750 EUR per year

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Apply for partial scholarships that cover 10% to 50% of tuition fees
About 50% of Hertie School students receive financial aid or a scholarship
Financial aid and scholarships are granted for the entire period of study and are allocated on a rolling basis up until the final application deadline on 1 August
Applicants who need financial assistance are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline on 1 June in order to receive admissions and financial aid decisions sooner.

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Overview

In the Executive MPA, choose one of three areas of concentration:

A flexible programme

Programme Structure

Audience

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Berlin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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