Program Overview
The Executive Public Policy at University of Maryland is a MPM programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Executive Public Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Executive Public Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Management and Leadership OR equivalent
- Leadership Principles and Practices OR equivalent
- Moral Dimensions of Public Policy OR equivalent
- Public Budgeting & Financial Management OR equivalent
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The admissions process is designed to review the overall potential of applicants to determine which students will succeed in their studies and their careers. Our review process is holistic, and decisions are not based on one single indicator. An admission decision will include the following criteria:
- Academic history\xc2\xa0and aptitude, including previous grades received and/or relevant course work completed
- Professional experience\xc2\xa0and development, including internships, volunteer work, full-time and part-time positions
- Personal statement
- Recommendations (three required for all programs-with a\xc2\xa0preference\xc2\xa0for one professional and two academic-for all MPP candidates; one academic and two professional for all MPM candidates and; no less than two academic required (may submit one professional) for all doctoral level candidates)
- Standardized test scores\xc2\xa0(GRE or GMAT scores are required for MPP candidates. GRE or GMAT are waived for MPM candidates with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA. \xc2\xa0GRE or GMAT scores are\xc2\xa0required\xc2\xa0for all doctoral level candidates). If you are submitting GRE scores, please use\xc2\xa0ETS school code 5814\xc2\xa0when reporting your scores. A department code is not required.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores\xc2\xa0are required for applicants whose undergraduate (applicable to master\'s level applicants) or graduate education (applicable to all doctorate level applicants) was not in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 15 months