For over 50 years, Suffolk University’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program has provided an exceptional foundation in public and nonprofit management. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), our program ranks among the nation’s top-tier MPAs, preparing you for impactful roles in government, healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Through the Suffolk MPA, you will:

Lead the future of public service.

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Drive innovation in public service.

Engage with real-world cases and gain diverse perspectives in a collaborative, cohort-style learning environment

Build your skills in downtown Boston, an ideal training ground for future public servants

Explore the social, political, legal, and ethical factors crucial to the democratic process

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Develop core competencies in public administration, organizational theory, and quantitative analysis

Concentrations

Elevate communities, catalyze change

Suffolk’s Master of Public Administration

Dual Degrees MPA/JD MPA/MS Crime & Justice Studies MPA/MS Mental Health Counseling MPA/MA Global Public Policy MPA/MA Applied Politics MBA/Nonprofit Specialized Degree Certificates Nonprofit Management State & Local Government

Dual Degrees & Certificates

Make meaningful connections and cultivate mentorships with Suffolk MPA alumni, expanding your career and networking opportunities

Meet Our Students & Alumni

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Jennifer Barthelemy-Nerestant, MPA ’21 Secretariat Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Suffolk’s MPA program helped me strengthen the skills necessary to ensure that I am seen and heard as a dynamic woman of color in state government leadership. It gave me the opportunity to fuel my passion for addressing systemic and institutional racism and social inequities within public administration.”

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Founder and Executive Director Autism Sprinter

Senior Supply Chain Deployment Manager U.S. Department of Energy

Division Director Justice Resource Institute

Suffolk MPA grads excel as innovative public servants. Here’s a sampling of recent graduates’ current job titles and employers.

On the Cutting-Edge of Public Administration and Nonprofit Management

Suffolk’s Moakley Center for Public Management, a self-sustaining program within the Sawyer Business School, is dedicated to building human capital, fostering public discourse, and providing support and guidance to community organizations. Through initiatives such as the iWorks Internship Program, Women with Purpose, and the Legislative Academy, the center has established lasting connections with the local community, empowering public servants to make meaningful contributions.

Moakley Center for Public Management

Customize your degree by choosing one of our four concentrations.

Georgia Demetra Polemenakos, MPA ’25 Project Coordinator and Executive Assistant, Beth Israel Lahey Health

Suffolk made it effortless for me to immerse myself in a career in state government, politics, campaigns, and public administration. After getting my BS in Government from Suffolk, I realized I could continue on the same path by getting my MPA from the school as well. It was the natural and obvious choice.”

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Matt Durkin, MPA ’22 Development Manager, East Coast, Concern Worldwide US

My MPA prepared me to be a better public leader. During my time in the program, our communities were combating a global pandemic, racial injustice, and the effects of misinformation. The opportunities to have group discussions with colleagues who were from different backgrounds shaped and broadened my perspectives during these tumultuous times.”

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Tony Richards, MPA ’21 Vice President of Equitable Business Development, MassHousing

Enrolling in Suffolk’s MPA program was a pivotal step in my career. I was drawn to the program’s commitment to integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications and its emphasis on addressing local issues within a global framework.”

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Lead Administrator, Community Partners Program MassHealth

Policy Analyst Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Suffolk offers a variety of paths to reach your goals.

You Have Options

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Full-time and part-time study

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HEALTHCARE Enhance your expertise in healthcare delivery and management across community agencies, advocacy organizations, and government institutions. STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT Develop the ability to become an effective leader, adept at responding to the evolving needs of state and local government. NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Explore specialized topics that delve into the complexities of nonprofit management within the broader context of public service. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Study the strategic use of data in decision-making processes, focusing on new management and performance systems in both public sector and nonprofit organizations.

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