The minor in Public Service prepares students for professional careers in all levels of government and the non-profit sector.

The minor focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective manager and leader in the challenging environment of public service. A minor in Public Service is interdisciplinary, drawing upon the behavioral, social science, quantitative, administrative/management science and related liberal arts disciplines. A close relationship exists between the undergraduate minor in Public Service and the graduate Master of Public Administration offered by the Sawyer Business School. Thus, the minor provides a strong foundation for pursuing graduate education in public service.

The Suffolk University Institute for Public Service advances the public service mission of the Sawyer Business School. We support social responsibility and collaboration for the common good and seek to foster a public service spirit. For future leaders in government, health, non-profit, and business organizations, we offer curriculum options designed to enhance the responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of the operations and interactions of all the public service sectors We adhere to the democratic values of inclusion, egalitarianism, and respect for diversity.