Master of Public Administration - Performance Management

Become a leader in the government, healthcare, nonprofit, or corporate social responsibility sector with Suffolk’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program.Uniquely positioned beside the Massachusetts State House in the heart of downtown Boston, Suffolk University has been the ideal training ground for future public servants since 1974. The Suffolk MPA will prepare you for a career supporting your community and the common good by providing an academic foundation for your pursuit of service.While earning your MPA at Suffolk, you’ll:Make connections in the public service community and forge mentor relationships with Suffolk alumniLearn from your fellow students and their personal experiences, gaining fresh perspectives on new and familiar discussions in a cohort-style learning experienceStudy real-world cases that represent the cutting edge in public management practiceFocus on the management and interpersonal aspects of public service, with additional attention on the policy formation phaseStudy the application of data from new management and performance systems to decision making as it pertains to both the public sector and nonprofit organizations.