Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration/ MA in Applied Politics in Boston United States | Suffolk University
Suffolk University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,642
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MPA/MA in Applied Politics dual-degree program helps you enhance your political expertise while building leadership capabilities. This path is ideal for those pursuing enduring management careers in local, state, or national government. Through this robust combination of degrees, you'll gain expertise in public administration through a NASPAA-accredited program at the Sawyer Business School, specializing in areas like health policy, human resources, nonprofit management, or government operations at various levels. Within our College of Arts & Sciences, you'll explore practical political applications, covering lawmaking, advocacy, communication, and analytical techniques. This comprehensive preparation equips you for positions like city administrator, public sector leader, policymaker, or high-ranking government official.
A mandatory internship will further develop your abilities and create essential professional connections.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Resume
Goal Statement (essay)
Two Letters of Recommendation (learn more)
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
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
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).
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 subscore lower than 17, or a minimal TOEFL Essentials overall band score of 8.5, with no subsection below 8, is required. Suffolk University's code for TOEFL test scores is 3771.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 6.5 (with no subscore below 6.0) is required to be considered for full admission.
Goal Statement (essay)
Two Letters of Recommendation (learn more)
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
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
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).
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 subscore lower than 17, or a minimal TOEFL Essentials overall band score of 8.5, with no subsection below 8, is required. Suffolk University's code for TOEFL test scores is 3771.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 6.5 (with no subscore below 6.0) is required to be considered for full admission.
Tuition
USD
24,642