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Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)

The Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program is designed to provide students with the opportunity, skills, and knowledge to coordinate and implement coherent policy alternatives, in order to implement successful cost-effective programs. The program is tailored to meet the professional challenges and time constraints of mid-career professionals in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Program Mission

The EMPA program is specifically designed to meet the professional challenges and time constraints of mid-career professionals in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The program consists of block teaching direct contact sessions held on (extended) weekends every four to six weeks, as well as directed independent learning (DIL) that takes place between weekend sessions.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the EMPA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum equivalent cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale for full admission or 2.50 (on a 4.0 Scale) for Conditional Admission.
• English requirement: a minimum TOEFL score of 450 on the Paper-Based, or 133 on the Computer-Based, or 45 on the Internet-Based test, or its equivalent in a standardized English language test, such as 4.5 IELTS or another standardized, internationally recognized test approved by the Ministry of Education.
• A letter "to whom it may concern" which states that the applicant holds a senior managerial position.
• An applicant who meets the above requirements should have a minimum of six (6) years of documented professional managerial work experience (gained prior to admission).

Program Content

The six (6) Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) core modules have each been designed to extend the students' knowledge of the variety of public administration functions, processes, and strategies, in a context that will engage new ideas and concepts. The addition of an elective module 'Global Governance' (EMPA 1507) will enable Executive MPA students to complete their studies entirely within the UAE or to participate in an enhanced international context.

Module Description

The following modules are part of the EMPA program:

• EMPA 1501: Comparative Public Administration and Governance (20 CATS Credits)
• EMPA 1502: Human Resources and Performance Management in Government Organizations (20 CATS Credits)
• EMPA 1503: Public Finance and Government Funding (20 CATS Credits)
• EMPA 1504: Public Policy Analysis (20 CATS Credits)
• EMPA 1505: Administrative Leadership and Institutional Performance Management (20 CATS Credits)
• EMPA 1507: Global Governance (20 CATS Credits)
• EMPA 1508: Advanced Topics in Contemporary Public Administration (20 CATS Credits)
• EMPA 901: Dissertation (60 CATS Credits)

Academic Workload

An Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program student may enroll in up to a maximum of three (3) Modules, which is the equivalent of sixty (60) CATS credits, per semester, with the approval of the Director of Academic Affairs.

Progression and Academic Standing

In accordance with the MBRSG Student Academic Progression Policy, students studying in the Executive Master's in Public Administration (EMPA) program must maintain a 'Good Academic Standing' to progress through their program of study in order to successfully meet the graduation completion requirements. Students must maintain an overall average grade of Pass with Merit (B) under the European Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme (CATS) Credits system, failure to do so will adversely impact a student's progression and may lead to a period of Academic Probation or ultimately dismissal from the program should academic performance fail to improve.

Careers and Employability

The transformational nature of the Executive MPA equips graduates with transferable skills and knowledge which will enhance their career prospects and open up options in the area of public policy. MBRSG Executive MPA alumni will occupy positions in the public and private sectors, international organizations, and think tanks around the world.