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
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Administration Political Science View 692 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
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 Fee
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International
34722 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1286 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
34722 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1286 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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