Master of Public Administration - State and Local Government

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 phasePrepare to act as state and local government managers and officials and function as effective leaders that are able to respond to the changing climates of government.