The Executive Masters in Public Policy at George Mason University's School of Public Policy (SPP) focuses on developing leaders in critical infrastructure protection.
As a public policy program, EMPP-CIP combines perspectives on business and government, law and economics, culture and technology while emphasizing critical infrastructure protection and resilience. Unlike traditional programs, the EMPP-CIP concentrates not only on public administration but also on management and judgment as these relate to policy.
The goal of the EMPP-CIP is to develop and advance professionals within and across governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector who deal with critical infrastructure risk management. Participants from these organizations will develop professional relationships, share their perspectives, and come to understand one another's organizational exigencies. The program cultivates strategic thinking and analytical capabilities concerning risks and resilience which results in participants being able to exercise leadership within and beyond their organizations.
Applicants must be a GS-12 or the private sector equivalent and must be sponsored by their employer, which will certify experience level. Each select group of 20-25 professionals will move through the program as a cohort in an 18-month period of intensive study, primarily on Fridays and Saturdays, in addition to two multiple-day residencies.
EMPP-CIP Program Overview and Curriculum Requirements
For more information on the EMPP-CIP, email Christine Pommerening at cpommere@gmu.edu