Executive MPA or CeMaP?

The CeMaP is a CAS program with 15 ECTS credits. The Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the MAS program at the KPM and has 60 ECTS credits.

  CeMaP Executive MPA
Target Group Senior management positions in public or non-profit organizations

(Potential) managerial staff from the public sector or related organizations, as well as from non-profit organizations
Qualification Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Public Administration CeMaP, University of Bern (CAS PA Unibe)

Executive Master of Public Administration, University of Bern (MPA Unibe)
ECTS Credits 15 60
Duration 1 year (13-14 attendance days) 1.5 years (56 attendance days)
Locations Region Bern, St.Gallen, Lausanne Bern, except for external block weeks
Costs 9,500 CHF

CHF 47,500.– (price adjustments reserved)

If the Executive MPA is pursued after completing the CeMaP, certain parts can be credited as follows:

  • The entire CeMaP program replaces any module of the Executive MPA's advanced studies (Module 1 to 6). The KPM requires a reflective paper as compensation for the incomplete performance assessment, which must be passed with a sufficient grade or evaluation.