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Welcome to the MSPA Program

Public service is of great importance to the mission of UMass Boston. The Master of Science in Public Affairs (MSPA), located at the university’s John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies, has been educating leaders in public service since 1984.

Master of Science in Public Affairs - Two Tracks

The MSPA program offers a choice of two tracks:

1. Public Affairs, and
2. International Relations

Part-Time MS Degrees

The Master of Science in Public Affairs is a two-year, part-time graduate program designed for working adults. The MSPA provides graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for effective public leadership. It combines study of local and regional political economies, public management and finance, policy analysis, and policymaking.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Public Affairs program gain the analytical, technical, professional, and managerial skills essential for effective work in the public sector.

Benefits of the MSPA Program

• Gain Important Skills. MSPA courses in budgeting, organizational behavior, management, and program evaluation increase your on-the-job effectiveness.
• Advance Your Career. Credentials are important. An MSPA degree opens up new career opportunities.
• Network with the Best. Your fellow students and alumni offer unique opportunities to network with leaders in public policy areas of interest to you.

Earn Your MSPA and Keep Your Job

Master of Science in Public Affairs program activities are scheduled in the evening and on occasional weekends, so there is no need for you to take time off from your job to earn your degree.

Contact Us About the Master of Science in Public Affairs (MSPA) Program

Why not take your career to the next level? Please contact us if you need additional information.