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Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs

MS in Public Affairs

The Master of Science in Public Affairs (MSPA) program is an 18-month, interdisciplinary, professional degree program with evening classes and occasional weekend seminars to accommodate working professionals. The MSPA prepares students for careers in public service and enhances the skills of those already employed in the public sector. Graduates of this program will analyze current policy issues and concentrate on topics relating to metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts and New England.

Application deadline: April 15

PhD in Public Policy

The PhD Program in Public Policy at UMass Boston is a full-time day program for the first two years of study or part-time day program for the first three years. Our commitment to social change is anchored in our interdisciplinary, applied policy curriculum. Students typically complete their coursework and dissertation research in five to seven years.

Application deadline: January 15th for fall admissions.

Women in Politics and Public Policy

The Graduate Certificate Program in Women in Politics and Public Policy is a nine-month program that prepares students to serve at all levels of government, take on leadership roles in non-profit organizations, hold elected office, and pursue advanced degrees, most frequently in law and public policy.

Application deadline: June 15 for fall admissions.

Women's Leadership in a Global Perspective

The Graduate Certificate Program in Women's Leadership in a Global Perspective is a one-year, online program designed to educate current and future women leaders on how best to address women’s issues and reduce gender inequalities worldwide.

Application deadline: June 15 for fall admissions.

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