Overview

The Executive Public Administration - Social Work MPA/MSW dual degree offered at New York University helps seasoned professionals like you become strategic leaders by complementing a rigorous course of study in social work with additional expertise in management, finance, and policy. This multi-disciplinary approach means you’ll walk away with the tools to take your compassion and amplify it through strong, sustainable organizations and relevant, life-changing programs.

Advisement

An important aspect of the dual-degree academic experience is the extensive, tailored, and coordinated advisement support from both schools. Students will work with advisors from both schools to carefully choose coursework that takes into consideration their unique academic and professional goals. The many sources of advisement that each school offers include faculty advisors, offices of career services, program administrators, and peer advisors.

Students leave the dual-degree program well supported and equipped with the frameworks and analytical skills that will serve them in the complex and changing intersection of sectors and roles their careers may span.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Leadership

Financial Decision Making and Management

Leadership Confronted

Social Work Practice

Social Welfare Programs & Policies

Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

83 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Public Administration Public Policy View 408 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Essays

The Executive MPA program requires applicants to have at least 7 years of professional experience. Please provide]an up-to-date resume that includes your education and employment history.

Two letters of recommendation are required with your application.

Students entering an NYU Wagner master's program are required to hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from a foreign country.

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An $85 application fee is required to process your application for admission.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42462 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42462 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42462 USD / year

≈ 42462 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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Overview

Advisement

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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