Overview

About this Public Administration - Applied Politics Degree

With this powerful pair of degrees, you will master the intricacies of public administration in a NASPAA-accredited program in the Sawyer Business School, focusing on health policy, human resources, nonprofit management, or local, state, or federal government.

In our College of Arts & Sciences from Suffolk University, you will engage the pragmatics of the political world, including legislation, lobbying, writing, and data analysis. All of it will set you up for success in roles such as municipal manager, public service executive, legislator, or cabinet-level official.

A required internship will further strengthen your skills and provide valuable networking contacts for your career.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Foundations of Public Service and Administration

Managing Financial Resources

Quantitative Analysis

Public Service Human Resource Management

Organizational Change

Public Sector Admin Law

Strategic Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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GMAT

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English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application
$50 application fee (waived for students who visit campus)
Resume
Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
Goal statement (essay)
Letter of recommendation
Official GMAT or GRE scores (Note: Testing requirements vary by program, and some students may qualify for a waiver.
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38988 USD / year

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In-State

38988 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About this Public Administration - Applied Politics Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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