Program Overview
The Public Administration: Key Executive Leadership at American University Washington DC is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 Public Administration: Key Executive Leadership 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration: Key Executive Leadership 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
- Leadership for Key Executives
- Executive Clarity: Thinking and Writing
- Legal Issues in Public Administration
- Public Managerial Economics
- Budgeting & Financial Management
- Managing in the Information Age
- Organization Diagnosis and Change
- Executive Problem Solving
- Language of Statistics
- Acquisition Management
- Politics, Policy Making, and Public Administration
- Analysis and Evaluation
- Strategic HR Management for Executives
- Public Marketing & Strategic Communications
- Ethics for Public Managers
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Typically holds a GS-12 (or above) level or equivalent NGO, private sector, or leadership experience.
- Possesses management experience
- Demonstrates significant leadership potential
- Has a passion for improving public service
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. The official transcripts should be sent directly from the institutions to us. No formal admissions decision can be made until we are in receipt of your official transcripts.
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to your academic skills and executive potential. One of which must be from your supervisor or other professional official indicating that you have the potential to take on increased levels of responsibility and formally nominating/endorsing you for participation in the the program.
- A resum\xc3\xa9 describing your job responsibilities, including your title, GS rating or SES designation (or equivalent). Please also include a list of any awards, special recognitions, and accomplishments.
- A statement of purpose describing your passion for public service professional growth and learning; leadership potential; and commitment to apply what is learned in the classroom in the workplace.
- A sample of your written work, such as a report, memorandum, or article.
- An interview with the Director of the Key Executive Leadership MPA Program. This interview will be scheduled once we have received all of the required materials.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University Washington DC 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 American University Washington DC
American University Washington DC
Washington D.C., United States
The American University Washington College of Law is the law school of American University, a private research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is accredited by the American Bar...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months