Overview

The Government Administration (Exec) program of University of Pennsylvania offers Executive MPA students the opportunity to complete an Ivy League degree in less than two years while continuing to work full time in and beyond the Philadelphia region. This 10-course, 10 c.u. program includes a capstone project designed to build the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to translate classroom experiences into real-world results.

Enhance your education without interrupting your career

For one weekend each month, Executive MPA students come to campus for an intensive period of instruction, class discussions, and group activities. During the weeks in between, students use a cutting-edge online platform to support lecture, discussion, and in-depth interaction among students and faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis

Public Management and Leadership

Economic Principles of Public Policy

Program Evaluation and Data Analysis

Financial Management of Public and Nonprofit Institutions

Performance Imperative

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Policy View 400 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Personal statement and essay

Resume or CV

Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended

Two letters of recommendation

Standardized test scores

Personal interview

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

65616 USD / year

≈ 65616 USD / year
Out-of-State

65616 USD / year

≈ 65616 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65616 USD / year

≈ 65616 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Enhance your education without interrupting your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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