In addition, the School offers several executive programs for high-level state and local officials, senior managers in government, national security fellows etc. These non-degree programs range in length from several days to nine months. Concurrent degree options are available with Harvard's Schools of Law, Business and Medicine. Total Kennedy School enrollment is approximately 750.
All programs require full-time attendance.
Students must complete 18 units of academic credit, eight of which are required core courses. Of the remaining credits, three are earned in the student's policy area of concentration. Students are also encouraged to take three courses in a Methodological Area of Concentration, although this is not required. Exemptions are possible for selected core courses, determined by an examination administered by the faculty member. Students who exempt out of core courses substitute additional electives in their place.