Executive Education has over five decades of experience training tens of thousands of professionals from every region of the world. The Maxwell School is a leading school of public administration and home to seven social science disciplines and ten institutes
and centers. Executive Education serves as the chief facilitator for Maxwell’s training and technical assistance initiatives and offers a wealth of experience and knowledge.
We are renowned for our customized training programs which typically run from one to six weeks and are offered in the U.S., online, and around the world. The majority of our programs focus on or include elements of leadership, policy analysis, governance
and public management for professionals who wish to improve specific skill sets while learning about the latest innovation and research in their field.
Partnering with the government of India
For over half a century, thousands of Indian government officials have sought to further their education and skill set through the Maxwell School's Executive Education programs.
Learn more about our partnerships with the government of India.
Working with the National Forum for Black Public Administration (NFBPA)
Maxwell has collaborated with NFBPA since 1991 to support their mission to develop the skills of African-American managers in government and to attract blacks to public management and the executive level.
Learn more about NFBPA.
Transnational NGO Initiative
The Transnational NGO Initiative focuses on the governance, leadership, and effectiveness of transitionally operated NGOs and advances our understanding of TNGOs as significant players in global affairs through research, education, and practitioner engagement.
Learn more about our Transnational NGO Initiative.
National Security Studies (NSS)
Founded in 1996, National Security Studies is a premier professional development program that offers executive education courses for senior civilian and military leaders who are responsible for the national security interests of their respective organizations.
Learn more about our National Security Studies program.
Partnering with government and academic institutions in China
Since 1993, Executive Education has worked with the Chinese government and leading academic institutions to promote government reform, professionalize the civil service, develop a legal framework for the rule of law, and create public administration education
programs in China.
Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement
This training program is an intensive program for veteran and military family members
considering running for public office or political careers whether that be at the federal, state, or local level. This program is offered by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs with the support of JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Learn more about our training program for veterans.