Master of Arts in Global Public Policy

Dive into the intricacies of international relations at Suffolk. Our program bridges theory with practical application, providing students with the academic foundation, tactical skillset, and real-world experience needed to drive policy change and innovation at the international level. You’ll graduate ready to make a real difference at world-renowned institutions like the United Nations, the Peace Corps, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, Oxfam, Amnesty International, and other global development and human rights organizations.
As a student in Suffolk’s Master of Arts in Global Public Policy program, you will:
Strengthen your international relations experience and expand your network through a required internship in the United States or abroad
Build a strong foundation in political, economic, and international relations theory
Gather and critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative social science research to write compelling, informed policy
Learn from a distinguished, passionate faculty of academics and practitioners
Tap into a robust network of Suffolk alumni working at major humanitarian, NGO, and nonprofit institutions across the globe
Our experience-based program is designed to help students become effective leaders and practitioners in international affairs. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of international relations—institutions, regulation, diplomacy, and governance—across cultural and geographic borders, mastering the nuances of the international political economy, transnational organizations, human rights, and regional politics. A required internship will further strengthen your skills and provide networking contacts to advance your career.

Students enrolling in graduate programs must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or an equivalent degree granted by an institution in another country (as determined by the Office of Graduate Admission).

English language requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Suffolk welcomes both the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Essentials. To be considered for full admission, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, with no sub-score lower than 17, or a minimal TOEFL Essentials overall band score of 8.5, with no subsection below 8, is required; International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 6.5 (with no sub-score below 6.0) is required to be considered for full admission. PTE-Academic (Pearson Test of English). A minimum score of 65 is required to be considered for full admission.

Application deadline: Fall semester: International applicants: July 15, then rolling; Spring semester: International applicants: December 1, then rolling.