Executive Master in Policy Leadership
Do you seek to broaden your perspective and increase your impact? Challenge and change the world? Lead and mentor others? The McCourt School is the place for you. Our Executive Master in Policy Leadership degree equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively lead in today’s complex, dynamic policy environment.
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Deepen your Impact
The EMPL prepares emerging leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to challenge themselves, to develop and strengthen critical skills, and to lead in the 21st century.
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I wanted to have a better understanding of how the policymaking process is influenced by different interest groups and other forces. DC is at the heart of this process and the professors at McCourt have practical experience – beyond the theory – in this area.
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Program Highlights
Developed for the working professional, the EMPL engages students over 16 months in ten five day, in-person courses supplemented with online learning in the two weeks preceding the in-person residency. Students build a high-performing, lifelong network while working in a diverse, team-based cohort.
The McCourt Community
The McCourt School of Public Policy is a diverse community of problem solvers, committed to moving bold ideas to action.
Message from the Director
Central to the program is an alignment with the core leadership skills of today — leading change, leading people, driving mission and business success, managing performance, and building partnerships and coalitions.
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Join us online to learn more about our Executive Master in Policy Leadership (EMPL) & Executive Certificate in Policy Leadership (ECPL) program.
How To Apply
Graduate school is a significant investment of your time and resources. Learn more about how to apply to the McCourt School.