Graduate Programs
MS in Public Affairs
The Master of Science in Public Affairs (MSPA) program is a two-year, 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: EXTENDED TO MAY 23
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 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 non-profit 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 over the course of nine months to complete the graduate certificate.
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 in 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 on-line in one year by enrolling in two courses during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Application deadline: June 15 for fall admissions.
