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Executive Public Administration (MPA) at Cornell University

Cornell University, United States

Programme overview

The Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program at the Cornell Brooks School offers a comprehensive and dynamic learning experience designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of public administration. Spanning 36 credits over 18 months, this program combines online coursework with residential experiences to provide a well-rounded education.

Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation. Students must receive a C or higher in all letter graded courses applying toward the degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Each application is reviewed holistically and in the context of the overall applicant pool for that admission cycle. Application deadline: Please visit the  Brooks School website  to view application deadlines

USD 93,316 for the whole programme (2026-27). Executive M.P.A. total program cost for new students (continuing students: $89,536); tuition only. Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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