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FAQs

Find the answers to your most pressing questions.

FAQ

What is the cost of tuition and fees for the Global EMPA Program?

Please see the schedule of tuition and fees. The Global EMPA is a 30-credit degree program.

FAQ

How many credits am I required to complete for the Executive MPA (EMPA) for Public Service Leaders program?

Thirty credits are required for graduation. Twelve of those credits are required leadership and financial management courses.

For more information, please visit http://wagner.nyu.edu/executivempa/empa-leaders

FAQ

How long does it take to complete the Executive MPA (EMPA) for Public Service Leaders program?

Students can complete the EMPA for Public Service Leaders in less than one year. 

FAQ

How long will it take to complete my Global EMPA degree?

The degree must be completed in one year (September - September). Students complete degree requirements in August with an official graduation date in September.

FAQ

What type of advisement and support is available to me as an Executive MPA (EMPA) for Public Service Leaders student?

Upon entry into the program, students craft an individual learning plan and engage with the program's faculty and administrative advisors to review their academic and professional goals and begin to map out their plan of study.  These individuals remain your advisors throughout the program and as

FAQ

Can students in the Executive MPA (EMPA) for Public Service Leaders program take courses outside of Wagner (at Stern, Law, Steinhardt, etc.)?

Yes, EMPA students may take elective courses at various NYU graduate programs.

For more information, please visit http://wagner.nyu.edu/courses/otherlistings

FAQ

What type of visa would I apply for to study in New York at NYU for the Global EMPA Program, and what type of visa would I apply for to study in London at UCL?

Over the summer prior to enrolling in the program, admitted students will apply for a US F1 or J1 visa to stud

FAQ

What type of community is available to Global EMPA students?

The program offers numerous opportunities to meet fellow EMPA students and faculty. Some of these opportunities are social in nature, while others are to help students strengthen their professional skills.

FAQ

What types of career services are available at NYU Wagner and UCL?

NYU Wagner's Office of Career Services (OCS) and UCL's Careers Service offer resources for students and alumni to develop appropriate strategies that lead to successfu

FAQ

Does NYU Wagner have a weekend program?

Yes, the EMPA for Public Service Leaders offers a schedule option that allows students to complete the program on Saturday only and in less than one year. Courses are offered during the day on Saturday, beginning at 9am.

FAQ

What types of career will the Global EMPA program prepare me for?

The program prepares graduates for careers at global and domestic institutions, in senior management or leadership roles

A list of example organizations can be viewed here.

FAQ

What type of advisement and support is available to the Global EMPA students?

Upon entry into the program, students engage with the program faculty directors and administrative advisors at NYU and UCL to discuss their goals and to begin to craft an individual learning plan.

FAQ

What is the size of the Global EMPA program?

The program enrolls approximately 5-10 students per year.

FAQ

How many students are in the Executive MPA (EMPA) for Public Service Leaders program?

The EMPA is a cohort-based program where students take their required leadership courses together. There are approximately 20-35 students in a cohort, enabling faculty and advisors to create a tailored experience for students in the program.

FAQ

How much experience do I need to apply to the Executive MPA (EMPA) for Public Service Leaders program?

The program is designed for professionals who have a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience, with increasingly progressive management and leadership responsibility.

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