Executive Master in Public Policy (E.M.P.P.) Admission

Admissions requirements for the EMPP include:

A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A completed graduate admission application form.
Four required documents:
- Transcripts – An official transcript and a copy of the transcript from the applicant’s undergraduate degree granting institution and an official transcript for all academic work beyond secondary school, including graduate work, study abroad, and community college courses.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae demonstrating a minimum seven years of work experience, at least five of which are in an administrative, professional, managerial, or leadership capacity.
- Essay – Statement of Purpose (required) – The Statement of Purpose is a concise essay (750 – 1,000) words on the applicant’s academic and career goals, why the applicant is applying to JU. Optional Statement (not required) – the JU PPU admissions committee welcomes additional information that an applicant may wish the committee to consider. This optional essay can address the applicant’s personal background, work experience, etc. It is recommended that the optional statement be limited to 1,000 words. There is no penalty for not submitting this statement.
All applications and transcripts of undergraduate as well as graduate work must be on file in the Office of Graduate Admission prior to acceptance.
Admission to graduate study is granted on an individual basis upon review of the applicant’s entire academic record and the applicant may be asked to have a personal interview with the director of the EMPP program.
In addition to the program admission requirements, all international student applicants must meet the JU admissions requirements as outlined under “International Students.” Further, all international students are required to present GRE, GMAT, or LSAT scores.
Any exceptions to the preceding requirements must be approved by the Director of the EMPP program.

All application materials should be mailed to:

Graduate Admissions
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394

Veterans Applications – Jacksonville University welcomes applications from veterans to the EMPP program. The EMPP program fully qualifies for the financial benefits available to veterans or their dependents.

Admission to Candidacy – A student may be admitted to candidacy for the EMPP degree only if all admission materials have been filed with the Office of Graduate Admission.