Massachusetts MPA Programs

American International College

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The MBA program in Business Administration at American International College helps students develop decision-making skills, an analytic approach to identifying problems and resolving management problems. AIC offers degrees in Master of Business Administration; Master of Business Administration in Resort and Casino Management; Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation; and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Majors in Accounting, Economics/Finance, General Business, Healthcare Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Sports and Recreation Management.

Anna Maria College

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The online Master of Public Administration degree at Anna Marie College is designed for students who want to become a public sector executive and oversee groups or organizations committed to serving the public interest. Specializations within the sector include General Track, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Fire and Emergency Services and Homeland Security.

Boston University

MA in Political Science

Boston University offers students who wish to pursue intensive study in a specialized area of political and social science beyond the level of the BA. While Boston University does not typically offer MPA degrees, most students enroll in the Ph.D. program.

Brandeis University

MS in Global Health Policy and Management

Brandeis University offers an MS in Global Health Policy and Management in an accelerated, nine-month program. Students will develop analytical skills to understand the financing and payment structures of health systems; strategies to design and develop effective health policies and programs; and management and leadership tools to implement new health policies and programs.

Brandeis University

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

The MPP program at Brandeis University (The Heller School) focuses on domestic social policy. The Heller MPP is a two-year program and students can specialize in Poverty Alleviation and Behavioral Health.

Bridgewater State University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

MPA program teaches managerial and analytic skills to be applied within local, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other organizations that interact with government or private corporations that deal with public policy. Full and part time schedules and evening classes are available. Concentrations include generalist MPA and Civic and Nonprofit Leadership and Administration.

Clark University

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Clark University offers an M.P.A. program with evening and online classes to accomodate students' schedules. Concentrations within the program include non-profits, intercultural leadership or health systems administration.

Framingham State University

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

The M.P.A. program at FSU prepares students for a career in the public sector. This program offers a concentration in Public Administration.

Harvard University

Master of Science in Health Policy and Management (HPM) (SM1)

Harvard offers a one year Master of Science Program in Health Policy and Management. This program is designed for those with doctoral degrees who are pursuing research, analytic and quantitative skills.

Harvard University

Master in Public Administration (MPA)

The MPA program at Harvard offers a flexible plan of study for students who desire to be leaders in solving public problems. Areas of concentration offered are: Business and Government Policy, Democracy, Politics and Institutions, International and Global Affairs, Political and Economic Development and Social and Urban Policy.

Harvard University

Master in Public Policy (MPP)

Harvard Kennedy School offers a two-year MPP program that prepares students to understand problems and undertake solutions. MPP students can specialize in: Business and Government Policy; Democracy, Politics and Institutions; International and Global Affairs; Political and Economic Development and Social and Urban Policy.

Northeastern University Global Network

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Northeastern University

Masters Degree in Public Administration

The Northeastern University Master of Public Administration Program is offered in multiple locations and 100% online. The MPA is flexible, and can also be a hybrid program. On campus locations are located in Boston, Charlotte, and Seattle, offering diverse locations and communities. Northeastern MPA graduates are employed in various areas over 35% are in the public sector, and over 20% are in the nonprofit sector, while over 20% of MPA graduates are employed in the private sector.

Suffolk University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Multiple MPA programs and dual degrees, including: Master of Public Administration, MPA / JD dual degree, MPA / MS in Crime and Justice Studies, MPA / MS in Mental Health Counseling, MPA / MS in Political Science, MBA / Nonprofit Specialized degree.

Tufts University

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

The M.A. degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts is accredited and can be completed in two years. Students will learn about Foundations of Public Policy and Planning, Quantitative Reasoning, and more.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

UMass Amherst offers a 48-credit MPPA program to students interested in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students can choose to specialize in Education Policy, Environmental Policy, Food Science Policy, Health Policy, International/ Comparative Policy, Public and Nonprofit Management, Science, Technology and Society, and Social Policy.

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The Public Administration program at the University of Massachusetts Boston focuses on current policy issues in Boston and New England. Students may choose the Gender, Leadership, & Public Policy Track or the Municipal Management Track.

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy (GLPP MPA)

This new Masters of Public Administration track from UMB builds students knowledge in the gender, leadership and public policy in public service roles.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

The MPP degree at UMass Dartmouth prepares students for careers or career advancements in the non-profit and government sectors. Concentrations available include Public Management, Environmental Policy, and Educational Policy.

Westfield State University

Masters Degree in Public Administration with a Concentration in Public Management

The M.P.A. degree at Westfield provides instruction to those seeking public service work. Concentration areas include Criminal Justice Administration, Public Management, or Non-Profit Management.