Executive Master of Public Administration

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1 Executive Master of Public Administration Understand today. Shape tomorrow. Hertie School of Governance founded and supported by

2 What We Offer Flexible executive master s programme in English for experienced professionals Part-time (2-year) or full-time (1-year) programme Fully accredited Practical leadership and management skills with a cross-sectoral focus Study tailored to individual needs and interests Central location in Berlin, vibrant hub of European public dialogue International student body from different sectors and disciplines International faculty and experts from politics, the public, non-profit and business sectors Growing global alumni network Scholarships available for exceptional candidates

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5 Welcome Welcome to the Hertie School of Governance, a centre of excellence for public policy in the heart of Europe. We offer experienced professionals the chance to engage with faculty and practitioners across disciplines, sectors and borders on issues of governance, leadership, management and policy-making. Since 2008, the Hertie School of Governance s Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA) programme has provided a forum for discussion about the role of public administration. The era of financial crisis has proved a defining moment for governance practices and the evolving relationship between the public and private sectors, with the school at the heart of that debate. We attract renowned faculty and experienced professio nals from the public sector, international organisations, business and civil society in Europe and abroad. In its pursuit of innovative solutions through dialogue across disciplines, sectors and borders, the Executive MPA provides the next generation of leaders with the skills and knowledge they need as demands on the state increase and its resources dwindle. The programme s strong practical orientation and solid theoretical grounding equips students for tackling issues of governance, leadership, management and policy analysis. The Hertie School strives to convey a deeper understanding of the ethical and moral questions involved in leadership, and to foster public trust and social responsibility. We attract a highly talented student body from diverse national and disciplinary backgrounds, united by a desire to make a difference and to bring about a better future. Our diverse, international faculty aims to nurture intellectual growth in a professional, research-intensive environment characterised by public debate and engagement. Hertie s approach to teaching is distinguished by its three I s interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and international. These pillars form the basis of the school s self-understanding and mission. Our growing alumni network offers students and graduates access to an international community of successful policy professionals and managers in leading organisations from all sectors across the globe. Partnerships and exchange programmes with the Copenhagen Business School, CSI Centre for Social Investment, ESCP Europe, and the University of Bern highlight the scope of the programme. The Hertie School and its Executive MPA programme are ideal for people who are involved in public affairs and who want to improve and develop their analytic and managerial skills to help shape tomorrow s world. We invite you to read the testimonials of those who clearly know best our past and present students as they share their perspectives. Take a look at what the Hertie School offers for your future. We invite you to apply and look forward to welcoming you in Berlin. Prof. Helmut K. Anheier, PhD President and Professor of Sociology Anna Sophie Herken Managing Director Executive Master of Public Administration Understand today. Shape tomorrow. 1

6 Working Across Disciplines, Sectors and Borders Interview Arriving at the Hertie School of Governance, new students meet a lively and diverse set of peers in the Executive Master of Public Administration programme (Executive MPA). All of them are looking for ways to modernise the institutions that they serve, work within a larger network of organisations, and advance their careers. They are united in the desire to think critically and originally, says the programme s director, Andrea Römmele. Participants learn new ways of looking at old problems, with the goal of finding fresh solutions, and they come to understand that there are no one-size-fits-all answers. In its interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international approach, the Executive MPA brings together the diverse knowledge and experience of its students and faculty. Römmele says legal, technical, or business training alone is no longer enough for people working in government. What is expected of someone in public administration today is that he or she must make an impact in the workplace, broaden out and bring new perspectives and ideas into an organisation. Comparing Approaches to Public Administration Executive MPA participants come from a wide variety of professions, all with strong links to the public sector. About a third have made their careers in public administration, another third in international and non-profit organisations, and the rest in other areas, like business. In Berlin, they take a close look at policymaking in the German capital, a major centre of influence for EU policy. They also get to compare the continental European traditions of governance and public administration with others, such as Anglo-Saxon systems. Europe has a long tradition of public administration, but is also quite resistant to change. It is very stable and very strong but that also means a lack of innovation and fewer possibilities to change Andrea Römmele Director of Executive Education, Professor for Communication in Politics & Civil Society directions, says Römmele. There are also variations within Europe. This is challenging, but also enlightening because we see how things can work differently. Tackling Problems Through Innovation Today s pressure on public finances across the globe is changing how problems are tackled. It is blurring lines between business and the welfare state as governments look for better ways to regulate and to serve the public, like outsourcing services to private companies and non-profit organisations. We help students understand that there are certain patterns to clearly explain how things work. This helps them embed their personal experiences in a broader context, she says. What may appear dysfunctional at first glance may actually be very functional if you look at it with different glasses, such as from a political perspective. 2 Hertie School of Governance

7 Executive MPA A Programme for Experienced Professionals A flexible programme for professionals from all sectors and from across the globe. The Executive MPA offers innovative concepts, research and hands-on skills for tackling today s public administration issues. Mid-career professionals in the public sector, the business world or civil society are confronted by similar challenges. Guided by good governance practices, they need innovative ideas to lead people, shape decisions, or change the institutions for which they work. Some of the best ideas are borne from dialogue with peers. The Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA) programme at the Hertie School of Governance offers a unique forum for exchange, learning, and professional development. Coming from government, international organisations, business and NGOs, its highly qualified, international student body brings together a broad range of experiences from all sectors and disciplines. The programme s distinguished faculty provides the handson training and analytical tools participants need to tackle issues confronting society today and tomorrow. Demands for a more effective regulatory state collide with budget restraint. Aging populations put pressure on already overburdened Executive Master of Public Administration Understand today. Shape tomorrow. 3

8 pension and healthcare systems. Global climate change calls for fresh ideas in energy policy. What solutions can be found together with business and civil society institutions? And how can public administration modernise to meet these challenges? In the past, the rules of public administration worked quite well, but now you increasingly have to coordinate, to negotiate, to partner with other sectors, which often have a very different understanding of what s going on, says Andrea Römmele, Director of Executive Education. This kind of mutual learning is what the programme offers its participants. Located in the heart of Berlin, vibrant hub of German politics and contemporary arts, and centre stage for the current European public policy debate, the Executive MPA draws participants from across Europe and as far away as the Americas, Australia, Asia and the Greater Middle East. A Flexible Schedule Many participants hold full-time jobs, travel great distances, and support families at home. In this programme, uniquely qualified (young) leaders learn the skills required in modern administration in addition to their respective professional expertise: modern management and strategic management, international decision-making processes, EU governance, and also leadership skills. Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, German Federal Minister of Finance That is why the programme is tailored to the busy schedules of working professionals, offering full-time or part-time enrolment over 1 or 2 years. Forty-seven days of attendance and 15 courses are required to graduate, in addition to a master s thesis and a workshop in Brussels or London. Participants may switch between full- and part-time, depending on the demands Introductory Course 3 days Understanding Governance 3 courses (9 days) Core Programme (Modules 1+2): Management: Concepts, Instruments and Finances 3 courses (9 days) Master Thesis (Module 6) Elective Programme (Modules 3+4): Concentration 3 courses from the chosen area (9 days) Complement 3 additional courses from any area (9 days) 1. Leadership and Management 2. Economics, Finances, Methods 3. Intersectoral Management Professional Development (Module 5): Skills 2 courses (4 days) Workshop Brussels or London (4 days) 47 days, 60 ECTS: one year full-time or two years part-time 4 Hertie School of Governance

9 of their careers. To make it easy for students travelling from far away, the 2.5-day courses are offered in blocks, so participants can come for a week and take two courses at once. The flexible format enables part-time students to complete 7 9 courses in one year, while taking only 20 days off work and making 4 5 trips to Berlin. All course materials are also available for download. Day 1 Day 2 Travelling to Course Hertie School Course An Individualised Curriculum Day 3 Course Travelling back home Executive MPA participants can design their studies according to individual needs and interests. A core set of theoretical concepts combined with a broad choice of practice-oriented electives, and hands-on skills courses accommodate the unique experiences and needs each participant brings to the programme. While the core curriculum introduces modern theories of governance and management, electives in three areas of concentration deal with the application of those ideas. The Executive MPA teaching staff have practical experience in the fields in which they teach, as well as distinguished academic careers. They know firsthand the challenge of bringing concepts to play out in the workplace. Participants analyse case studies and discuss them in terms of their own experiences. They are encouraged to relate assignments to what they do in their current jobs. Core Curriculum The governance courses familiarise students with traditional and current concepts in policymaking. They address the challenges of working across sectors and borders, between institutions in one sector and within organisations themselves. Students gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of national institutions as they coordinate with international networks, like the EU. How do they constrain or enable enterprises, social groups, and state actors? Students learn about decision-making rationality, the interplay between principals and agents, institutional design and capacity, public-private partnerships and regulatory regimes. Feb Mar A Executive Master of Public Administration Understand today. Shape tomorrow. 5

10 The management courses cover various dimensions of running an organisation, such as strategy, performance, and human resources. Students debate the pros and cons of policy instruments in public sector management. They compare differing cultures and tenets in administration, like continental European versus Anglo-Saxon traditions. And they examine how policy measures can bring about long-term success, focusing on issues like how to adjust fiscal rules to avoid deficit spending or new trends such as accrual accounting. Energy, climate change, demographics these issues require innovation. If the state can t provide or finance services, then you see private initiatives or civil society filling the gap. This is a big topic of debate in the Executive MPA. Andrea Römmele Executive Education Director Areas of Concentration Concentrating on the application of concepts introduced in the core curriculum, students choose from a wide variety of electives to fit their individual needs and interests. Electives in the Leadership and Management area present students with the tools they need to apply strategic management concepts on the job. Participants learn how to improve performance or instigate change in a political and administrative context. The Economics, Finances and Methods electives look at organisations from the perspective of finances. Budgeting rules and reforms, fiscal challenges, accrual accounting, risk analysis, micro- and macroeconomics as well as cut-back management are considered in depth. For those managing partnerships across sectors or working in areas where different policymaking bodies interact, the Intersectoral Management electives shed light on the politics of management. Students learn to recognise and analyse shifting relationships between public, private and third-sector parties in national and international settings. Political communication, social innovation, reforming international institutions, energy sustainability and climate change, stakeholder communication and public-private partnerships are just some of the themes covered. 6 Hertie School of Governance

11 Professional Development The professional development area gives students the hands-on tools for day-to-day work. The skills courses offer training in negotiation, speechwriting, managing projects, or motivating and leading teams. In addition, students gain insight into the daily workings of institutions like those of national governments or the EU in a 4-day workshop in Brussels or London. The Brussels workshop familiarises participants with the European decision-making process through meetings with high-level representatives from European institutions, trade and professional associations, NGOs and companies. The London workshop gives students a chance to look at Anglo-Saxon public management practices by examining the work of UK ministries, and to discern their applicability for continental European administrative cultures. Executive MPA in Short 47 days of attendance 15 courses in Berlin and one 4-day workshop in Brussels or London Master s Thesis 60 ECTS credits in total Back-to-back blocks of 2.5-day courses Degree: Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA) Master s Thesis Finally, participants take the theoretical knowledge they have learned and apply it to a topic directly related to their occupation. The master s thesis is around 40 pages long and participants must defend their work before a committee. Executive Master of Public Administration Understand today. Shape tomorrow. 7

12 Selected Practitioners The Executive MPA benefits from the expertise of guest lecturers from politics, administration, civil society, and business. Dr. Franz Baumann Assistant Secretary-General, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management in the UN Secretariat, USA Béatrix Behrens Head of Division HR Policies/HR Development, Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Germany Jens Behrendt Chief Recruitment Section/Deputy Director for Human Resources, OSCE Secretariat Fernando García Ferreiro Principal Advisor HR Professionalisation, European Commission Peter Grünenfelder State Chancellor, Canton Aargau, Switzerland Bernd Hüttemann Secretary-General of the European Movement Germany Henk de Jong General-Director of the City of Amsterdam Dr. Christian Kastrop Director of the Public Finance and Economic Affairs Directorate, German Federal Ministry of Finance Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Knopp Former Secretary General of the Goethe-Institute Beate Lohmann Head of Department, Administrative Organisation, German Federal Ministry of the Interior Dr. Wilfried Lütkenhorst Managing Director, UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Frank Mattern Director, McKinsey & Company Hans Georg Mockel Director of Human Resources, Facility Management and Informatics, European Space Agency (ESA) Dr. David Urban Executive Vice President Corporate Executives, Deutsche Post DHL Florian Westphal Director General of Médecins Sans Frontières, Germany 8 Hertie School of Governance

13 Portraits Cultivating the Skills to Manage Organisations Understanding the Inner Workings of Complex Institutions Anje Schubert has spent most of her career working in large organisations like the European Commission, the OSCE and the United Nations. While privy to their inner workings, she has often questioned why and how institutions operate as they do. I always wondered how decisions come about and how decision-making can be optimised in a complex environment, says the Conflict Resolution Officer at the UN. From the outside, such institutional processes can be difficult to understand at times. Courses like institutional decision-making have helped me to be attuned to these dynamics. While holding down a full-time job, raising her daughter and travelling to Berlin from New York is a challenge, Schubert says the Executive MPA has had immediate benefits. It helps that the UN is an avid supporter of continuing education, she says. For me, the programme is organically linked to what I do, she says. It has helped me understand how my work links to the larger picture and has also opened a new scope of interest that prompted me to try out new areas of work. Currently, I am on a temporary assignment to the UN s Division of Public Administration and Development Management. Anje Schubert United Nations Secretariat, Conflict Resolution Officer, UN Ombudsman and Mediation Services Dr. Julia Stamm Senior Policy Officer, DG Research & Innovation, European Commission Seeking New Ways to Lead Julia Stamm had worked for many years on European research policy when she heard about a scholarship at the Hertie School. Highly pertinent to her interests, the Executive MPA also seemed an ideal way to cultivate her skills as a manager in an intergovernmental organisation. I wanted to improve my abilities as a person in a leadership role, she says. This practical aspect and Hertie s unique research areas were a big draw. For me, it s about team management and organisational sociology what kind of dynamics must one understand in highly political organisations. Stamm was working in Brussels and raising two children, so a parttime programme in her native Germany was attractive. One of the good things is that you can plan in advance, taking blocks of classes, instead of a regular, weekly schedule, she says. The practice-oriented courses, tailored to students particular needs were especially useful, covering topics such as human resources or organisational change. I learned new strategies and practical tools for successful negotiation, she says. If you negotiate effectively, with both parties positions in mind, it s possible for everyone to come away from the table with advantages. Executive Master of Public Administration Understand today. Shape tomorrow. 9

14 Diversity: A Key to Success Average age: 36 years Average work experience: 10 years 50% female 50% male Participants' Institutional Background Some examples German Administration Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Federal Foreign Office Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs German Bundestag Ministry of Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Labour, Integration and Social Affairs of North Rhine- Westphalia Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany State Chancellery of Rhineland- Palatinate Non-Profit Sector Bertelsmann Foundation, Germany Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), Poland Kiva Microfunds, USA OvidiuRo Association, Romania Social Science Research Center (WZB), Germany START-Stiftung ggmbh, Germany Non-German Administration Department for Work and Pensions, London, UK Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Ireland Embassy of Canada, Germany Embassy of Israel, Germany Federal Ministry of Science and Research, Austria Ministry for Regional Development of the Republic of Poland Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, The Netherlands Ministry of Health, Czech Republic Prime Minister s Office, Norway U.S. Department of State, Germany Data for Participants in 2014/2015

15 International Organisations Non-German Administration Private Sector Non-Profit Sector German Administration International: Participants from over 40 Countries Nationalities 4% 9% 10% 14% 16% 47% Africa America, Australia & Pacific Greater Middle & Far East Non-EU European States & Russia EU Member States excl. Germany Germany 29% 17% 20% 20% Private Sector Ernst & Young, Poland McKinsey & Company, Germany German Post AG Kinstellar, Hungary Deutsche Bahn, Germany Sony Corporation, Japan Google, Poland 14% International Organisations European Commission European Space Agency International Trade Centre (WTO/UN) United Nations Development Programme United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime United Nations Secretariat Intersectoral: Careers in all Fields

16 Cooperation with Partner Programmes The cooperation with leading partners enables Executive MPA students to attend courses all over Europe to earn credits that are transferred to the Executive MPA. Partners Cooperation with Partner Programmes The Hertie School is committed to the highest standards of excellence in teaching and research, and is recognised as one of the leading professional public policy schools in Europe. Furthermore, it has built up a global network of partners ranging from distinguished public policy schools, to organisations in the public and private sectors. The Executive MPA has established targeted partnerships with several renowned academic institutions in Europe to give students the opportunity to gain international experience during their studies. Committed to a truly intersectoral approach, the Hertie School cooperates with leading public, non-profit, and private sector programmes, offering students access to a broader variety of courses and a wide range of expertise in the different sector practices. Credits earned in these courses are transferred to the Executive MPA. Guest lecturers from partner universities, including from the London School of Economics and Political Science, further enrich the programme by exposing students to the most cutting-edge ideas in governance and public administration from around the globe. Center of Competence for Public Management, University of Bern (UniBe) UniBe is a comprehensive Swiss university with a full range of bachelor s, master s and PhD degree programmes, also offering executive programmes to students in various fields of study. The Center of Competence for Public Management (CCPM) at UniBE awards a master s degree as well as a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Public Administration. Copenhagen Business School (CBS) As part of the Hertie School s exchange programme with Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Executive MPA students can attend courses in CBS s Master of Public Governance (MPG) programme in Denmark and vice versa. The MPG degree is an accredited executive master s programme at CBS, which is run by CBS and the University of Copenhagen in a joint consortium. The programme was initiated as part of the Danish government s Quality Reform for public management and governance. 12 Hertie School of Governance

17 Copenhagen Berlin London Paris Heidelberg Bern Turin Madrid CSI Centre for Social Investment (CSI), University of Heidelberg The Centre for Social Investment is a central academic institute of the University of Heidelberg which cooperates with the economics, social science, law and theology faculties. Its mission is to improve the theoretical and practical understanding of social investment through research, teaching, networking, and consulting. The Hertie School s partnership with CSI allows Executive MPA students to attend courses in CSI s master s programme, Non-profit Management & Governance, while CSI students can take classes at the Executive MPA in Berlin. ESCP Europe In order to enhance exchange between public and private sector professionals, the Hertie School, with its focus on public policy, formed an alliance with ESCP Europe, a top business school with campuses across the continent. Executive MPA students can attend business and leadership courses within the European Executive MBA programme which was repeatedly ranked in the global top 5 in the Financial Times EMBA ranking at any ESCP Europe campus in Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid or Turin. ESCP Europe students can attend governance and public management courses within the Executive MPA programme. Executive MPA Partners The Executive MPA cooperates with leading institutions, enabling students to attend courses across Europe and earn credits toward their degree. Executive Master of Public Administration Understand today. Shape tomorrow. 13

18 Portraits Looking Beyond Borders Najim Azahaf Bertelsmann Foundation, Project Manager Good Practices Through Dialogue Comparing national governance systems is Najim Azahaf s job. Examining how political institutions work and the concrete effects of their policies, the social scientist aims to identify good practices and governance innovations for sustainable development. Rather than creating simple rankings or critiquing one country s practices over another, Azahaf calls this process mutual international learning, much like the many perspectives students bring to the Executive MPA. He sees many links between his work and the programme, especially this dialectical aspect. Apart from its cutting-edge expertise, the programme is also a great setting to foster relationships with like-minded participants from different sectors and countries, says Azahaf. Close to his heart is the question of how democracies may perform better than non-democracies. Studies indicate that the former outshines the latter in every area of civic life with one exception: sustainable finances. Finances in most democracies are not dealt with in a way that is viable over the long-term, Azahaf says. Shortfalls are pushed onto future generations and short-term political cycles lead to a certain myopia. Bridging the Cultural Divide 14 Hertie School of Governance As an Irishman working in the German Finance Ministry for many years, Nigel Kinnarney knows the importance of looking beyond one s own borders and fostering communications skills. Kinnarney handles the ministry s bilateral relations with other European countries. For the last year, he has been seconded to the Irish Finance Ministry, a job that bridges his own cultural divide. My job involves managing projects and relationships, he says. These jobs can t just be done with economists and lawyers. There is a need for managers in public policy, people with performance management and human resources expertise. Kinnarney says the Executive MPA helped him reflect on how organisations think and to better understand his own place in a large public institution. When you are working in the civil service, you are involved in project work and the Hertie School is doing a lot to change the way people approach this, says Kinnarney. The Executive MPA has contributed to Kinnarney s already extensive network, he says. There are a lot of links between my job and Hertie I certainly feel part of a professional community and I m sure I m going to see a lot of these people again as my life progresses students and faculty as well. Nigel Kinnarney Ministry of Finance, Deputy Head of Division for Bilateral Relations

19 Faculty Faculty and Research Academic Excellence, Real-World Applications At the Hertie School, research, teaching and real-world experience go hand-in-hand. Executive MPA students profit from close contact with the school s internationally recognised faculty members. The Hertie School s reputation and its location in the heart of Europe attracts guest academics from other universities as well as experts and practitioners from the world of public policy, private enterprise, and international and non-governmental organisations, all prepared to share their perspectives with students. Together with adjunct and visiting faculty, postdoctoral researchers, research associates and PhD students, the faculty conducts academic research with an eye to its practical relevance for real-world problems. Three different research clusters cover a broad spectrum of international and interdisciplinary public policy issues: Political Economy, European and Global Governance, and Organisation, Management and Leadership. Faculty members publish in top journals, contribute to academic conferences, and are regularly asked for their expertise by government and media. They also participate in international projects on topics such as combatting corruption, cohesion in the European public sector, and climate change. Executive Master of Public Administration Understand today. Shape tomorrow. 15

20 Executive MPA Faculty Helmut K. Anheier President and Professor of Sociology, Hertie School Thorsten Benner Director of the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) Mark Dawson Professor of European Law and Governance, Hertie School Henrik Enderlein Associate Dean and Professor of Political Economy, Hertie School Svenja Falk Global Health & Public Services Research Lead, APAC and Latin America Lead, Accenture Holding GmbH & Co. KG Jobst Fiedler Professor of Public and Financial Management, Hertie School Erhard Friedberg Emeritus Professor of Organisational Sociology at SciencesPo, Paris Mark Hallerberg Professor of Public Management and Political Economy, Hertie School Gerhard Hammerschmid Professor of Public and Financial Management, Hertie School Anke Hassel Professor of Public Policy, Hertie School Arntraud Hartmann Johns Hopkins University, Bologna Center, Italy, and Adjunct at the Hertie School Markus Jachtenfuchs PhD Director, Professor of European and Global Governance, Hertie School Werner Jann Professor of Political Science, Administration and Organisation, University of Potsdam, Christian Joerges Professor of Law and Society, Hertie School Mark A. Kayser Professor of Applied Methods and Comparative Politics, Hertie School 16 Hertie School of Governance