Overview

The Policy Leadership program at the Georgetown University equips you with the necessary policy skills to become a confident, adaptive leader who speaks the language of policymaking. The dynamic curriculum combines in-person sessions, experiential learning and a cohort model enriched by diverse elective options.

Key Features

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to lead within the policy landscape with our Executive Master of Policy Leadership program. Our curriculum includes a unique blend of intensive, in-person courses enriched with elective options and experiential learning components such as simulations, case studies, site visits and the culminating policy capstone.

All these elements combined give you the framework to hone your analytical, leadership and advocacy skills to address real-world policy challenges in your organization and beyond.

What the EMPL Graduates Do

Founder, Corner Hill Consulting, LLC
Head of International Affairs for JANZ-EM & Head of Corporate Affairs for Latin America
Liaison, United States Department of Defense
Director, Global Marketing, Pneumococcal Vaccines, Merck & Co.
Director of Policy and Research, Frontier Europe Initiative, Middle East Institute
Director, Military and Veterans Affairs, Johnson & Johnson

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics of Policymaking
Strategic Management of Policy Reform
Decision Making for Executives
Budgeting and Financial Management
Economic Analysis for Executives
Program Evaluation for Executives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., 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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General requirements

Application Form
Resume or CV
Academic Statement of Purpose
Academic Transcripts
Two Letters of Recommendation
Demonstration of English Language Proficiency
Non-refundable Application Fee ($90)

Tuition Fees

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98925 USD / year

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98925 USD / year

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98925 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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Overview

Key Features

What the EMPL Graduates Do

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

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

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