The MPA Degree offered by the Institute for Public Service provides a pragmatic approach to education in public management and service. The program consists of 8 required courses and 6 electives. It emphasizes development of knowledge and expertise enabling students to perform managerial and administrative work at all levels of government or in public service institutions.

Accreditation
Established in 1974, the Suffolk MPA is one of only five MPA Programs in New England to be fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).  For more information on NASPAA go to http://www.naspaa.org.

Career Track Options:
The MPA allows students to follow numerous career tracks. Career tracks are not specialized degrees and will not appear on your degree or transcript. Working with faculty advisors, students can tailor their elective choices to focus their study in areas of career choice, including, but not limited to:

Health Policy
Nonprofit Management
State, Local or Federal Government 

Continuing and Professional Studies Program (CAPS)
The MPA program offers an opportunity for students intending to pursue a graduate degree to take a maximum of two graduate courses before applying for degree status.