MPA Specialized Degree Options

The specialized degree curriculum is easily completed in two years of full-time study or three to four years of part-time study. The specialized degree curriculum is designed to deepen your knowledge of a chosen specialized area.

Suffolk offers three areas of specialty within the MPA Program:

MPA/Healthcare Administration:

The MPA/Health specialized degree prepares non-profit and public managers for community advocacy, and government agency positions to manage and lead in a dynamic healthcare environment locally and globally.

The curriculum integrates the disciplines of public management and healthcare administration, providing those skills necessary to deal with the challenges of the political, social and economic environment, and the ever-increasing responsibilities of managers employed in or related to the health field.  The program is ideal for those seeking advancement or preparing for careers in public or private healthcare organizations.

MPA/Nonprofit Management:

The MPA/Nonprofit Management specialized degree meets career interests for those in the field of nonprofit agency management.  The curriculum covers the filed of public administration with special attention given to the additional intricacies of nonprofit management.

MPA/State and Local Government:

The MPA/State and Local Government program prepares state and local government managers and officials to function as effective leaders able to respond to the changing climates of government.  For this concentration, you will focus on either state OR local government.  You will select either the state government or the local government track.