Programs at a Glance

General Information

Program Description

The Masters in Public Administration (MPA) Program is designed to integrate theoretical foundations with practical skills directed toward defining and developing analytical, conceptual and practical competencies in the public and non-profit sectors. With classes scheduled after 5 PM, and flexible enrollment options, the program is designed for both the full-time student and the professional, who is attending classes part-time.
The MPA program at Northeastern University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), the membership association of graduate programs in public administration, public policy and public affairs. NASPAA accreditation signifies that a master's program in public affairs and administration has gone through a rigorous process of voluntary peer review conducted by the Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA), and has met NASPAA's Standards for Professional Master's Degree Programs in Public Affairs, Policy and Administration