Overview

The Public Administration (Mid-Career) programme at Harvard University is a rigorous professional course designed for proven leaders who wish to advance their careers in the public sector. This intensive one-year curriculum allows students to develop specialised interests while mastering innovative methods for addressing complex global challenges. Participants join a diverse community of dynamic peers, including future heads of state and senior government officials.

Why Public Administration (Mid-Career) at Harvard University?

Studying at this institution provides access to a world-class laboratory for testing policy ideas and learning from the experiences of global practitioners. The faculty consists of influential thinkers and doers who have served in national administrations, led international negotiations, and founded research centres to assist local communities. Students benefit from an immersive five-week summer session that refreshes analytic skills and builds vital connections before the autumn term begins.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 61926 per year
National fee: USD 61926 per year
Local fee: USD 61926 per year

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Syllabus

To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 32 credits, including specific distribution requirements. The curriculum offers significant flexibility, allowing individuals to design a study plan in consultation with academic mentors. Modules may include:

Economics and Quantitative Analysis
Management, Leadership, and Decision Sciences
Public Ethics and Political Institutions
Public Policy
Democratic Governance and Innovation
International Development
Business and Government
Media, Politics and Public Policy
Human Rights

Careers with Public Administration (Mid-Career)

Graduates of this programme are prepared for high-level leadership roles across various sectors of governance and public service. Alumni frequently secure positions as cabinet ministers, mayors, senators, and members of Parliament or Congress. Many others lead influential non-governmental organisations or serve as state and local officials, applying the strategic tools and methodologies gained during their time at the university to tackle intractable public problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics and Quantitative Analysis

Management and Leadership

Public Ethics and Political Institutions

Operations Management

Digital Government: Technology, Policy, and Public Service Innovation

Persuasion: The Science and Art of Effective Influence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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101

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

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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

Online application

$100 USD application fee

Essays, which vary by program

Additional analytical and quantitative résumé or statement, which vary by program

Three strong letters of recommendation from individuals in academia or other professional sectors who know you well and can tell us about your qualifications for our programs

Academic transcripts that include your institution's name, course names, grades you received, and proof of your degree (if received)

Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge English), which vary by program

Tuition Fees

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61926 USD / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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