Northeastern University’s Master of Public Administration program is the management and leadership degree program for those seeking to serve the public good.
Students participate in interdisciplinary work and applied research with external partners, create social change, and address the emerging challenges affecting the quality of life in cities. Students at the Arlington campus in the National Capital Region have opportunities to engage with government agencies, community/nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, diplomatic corps, urban and rural healthcare systems, and others.
Courses are offered on campus and online and prepare students to innovate in a diverse range of fields.
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Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.
- In-class case studies—Professors integrate case studies, small-group exercises, and applied projects into the classroom to add a real-world perspective to the coursework.
- Research—Students collaborate with faculty on groundbreaking, use-inspired research in class and in our research centers: The Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, The Social Impact Lab, and the Boston Area Research Initiative.
- Capstone—Students must complete a capstone in public policy and urban affairs, a semester-long project where student teams work in partnership with local, state, or federal agencies or nonprofit institutions to assess a problem, produce a thorough policy analysis, and recommend solutions to the client.