Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,350
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Become a competent, impactful, and principled administrator of public initiatives.
The MPA program at UMass Boston equips you with the knowledge and abilities required to successfully oversee and direct public programs. Our curriculum covers fundamental areas including financial planning, economic principles, moral reasoning, group dynamics, political processes, and data analysis. Alumni advance to leadership roles across government entities, public institutions, and nonprofit sectors.
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the nation's #69 MPA program, we uphold rigorous NASPAA accreditation standards while providing a specialized concentration in Gender, Leadership, & Public Policy within our MPA curriculum.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Purpose
Write a 300 word essay on your reasons for considering this UMass Boston MPA program in relation to your academic background professional work experience and career goals and a 1200 word essay describing your personal qualities and development and how they have influenced your career choice
Official Transcripts
Submit official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges attended
GRE Scores
Optional Send your official Graduate Record Exam GRE scores Previous scores less than five years old will be accepted
Letters of Recommendation
Please include three letters of recommendation We prefer that one letter be from a former professor or individual who can address your intellectual aptitude for graduate study others can be from a supervisor or other professional reference
Resume or CV
Add a current resume or CV noting your previous educational a bachelors degree is required and working experience
A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work.
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Write a 300 word essay on your reasons for considering this UMass Boston MPA program in relation to your academic background professional work experience and career goals and a 1200 word essay describing your personal qualities and development and how they have influenced your career choice
Official Transcripts
Submit official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges attended
GRE Scores
Optional Send your official Graduate Record Exam GRE scores Previous scores less than five years old will be accepted
Letters of Recommendation
Please include three letters of recommendation We prefer that one letter be from a former professor or individual who can address your intellectual aptitude for graduate study others can be from a supervisor or other professional reference
Resume or CV
Add a current resume or CV noting your previous educational a bachelors degree is required and working experience
A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work.
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Tuition
USD
28,350