Graduate Programs
Announcements
- The MSPA application deadline has been extended to May 15, 2013 to give applicants extra time due to the Boston Marathon bombings.
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 for fall admissions.
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: February 15 for fall admissions.
Graduate Certificate Program in Women in Politics and Public Policy
In the Women in Politics and Public Policy Program, graduates will be prepared to serve at all levels of government, take on leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, hold elected office, and pursue advanced degrees, most frequently in law and public policy. Students enroll in six evening courses and participate in a 200-hour internship to complete the graduate certificate in nine months.
Application deadline: June 15 for fall admissions.
Graduate Certificate Program in Women's Leadership in a Global Perspective
The Women's Leadership in a Global Perspective Program provide students with a comprehensive background for women seeking leadership positions in public policy. The role of gender in politics and policy making is central to the program’s design, goals, and curriculum. Students can complete the graduate certificate online in one year by enrolling in two courses during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Application deadline: June 15 for fall admissions.
