Evans School Programs

Work-Compatible, Accelerated Format

Executive Master of Public Administration

Designed to help working professionals grow in their leadership journey.

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Master's Degree Professionally-oriented
Hybrid Online + Quarterly in-person meetings
18-Months Five quarter program
No Exams Focus on solving real problems

Program Overview

Expand your leadership impact with an Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) from the nationally ranked Evans School. Designed for mid-career professionals, this 18-month program is rigorous yet practical, helping you immediately apply strategic leadership, decision-making, and organizational management tools to the challenges you face at work.

At the Evans School, leadership means driving results and advancing the public good. Our approach weaves equity and inclusion throughout our program because we know these are both moral imperatives and strategic advantages that lead to better decisions, stronger teams, and deeper community trust.

Whether you are learning about leading yourself, guiding organizational change, or shaping policy, you will develop the strategic mindset to navigate diverse perspectives and deliver lasting impact. This is leadership that creates lasting impact that communities can feel, and stakeholders can measure.

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Grow into your next chapter

As your role grows, so does the range of challenges you’ll need to navigate. Evans’ Executive MPA combines practical skills, leadership development, and a deeper understanding of the public sector to help you take on what’s next.

EMPA Alumni in Action

Action-Oriented Curriclum

This accelerated 18-month leadership educational experience is designed for working professionals from across the country.

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