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McCourt School Launches Executive Certificate in Public Policy Leadership
The new 15-credit executive program equips leaders, advocates and change agents with the skills to successfully shape public policy, build followership and drive lasting change.
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Executive Certificate in Public Policy Leadership
Quick facts Who’s it for? Preparing Experienced Senior Managers Seeking to Move into Public Policy and Advocacy The Executive Certificate in Policy Leadership from the McCourt School of Public Policy is designed to provide a practical understanding of how leaders, advocates, and change agents succeed in the public policy environment, to become grounded in the…
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This Oncologist is ‘Restoring Trust’ in Rural Healthcare Through Public Policy
It was not one defining moment that led Dr. Wade Swenson (EMPL’26) to rural health policy advocacy, but an accumulation of life-changing diagnoses and patient stories.
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Certificate in Education Finance
Quick facts Who’s it for? The program is designed for busy professionals. The program targets, but is not limited to, education policy makers; central office leadership; campus and network leaders; analysts and graduate students; grant makers and nonprofit leaders. There are no prerequisites and no advance preparation required. Learning goals Admissions requirements & FAQs
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Executive Master of Policy Leadership
At a glance Driving innovation in policy leadership Unlike a general executive master’s in leadership, the EMPL program is built around leading confidently and persuasively in the policy world. You’ll learn how policy is made, how to analyze it and how to lead teams and organizations through it, alongside a small cohort of experienced professionals…
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Leadership vs. Management in Public Policy
The terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably, but distinguishing between them is crucial. Most professionals find themselves caught between them, unsure whether to focus on inspiring teams toward a vision or executing day-to-day operations. We’ll explain the core distinctions between these approaches by exploring their unique skill sets. You’ll discover practical strategies for…
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Certificate in Educational Leadership and Management
Quick facts Who’s it for? The Certificate for Educational Leadership and Management at the McCourt School of Public Policy prepares participants with the skills, expertise and knowledge that local and state leaders need to address large-scale challenges and bring bold and positive change in K-12 education. From collective bargaining agreements, public relations, statutory shifts, tight…
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Certificate in Health Policy
Quick facts Who’s it for? The Certificate in Health Policy for the McCourt School of Public Policy is a 15-credit program that can be completed in as little as one year. This certificate provides participants understanding of how the public policy process works, a grounding in the fundamentals of major health policies and in-depth skills…
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