Syracuse University
Executive MPA | OnlineSyracuse University
Executive MPA | OnlineSyracuse University
Executive MPA | Online

Syracuse University’s online executive master’s in public administration is designed for experienced professionals who wish to move people, policies and communities forward. Syracuse University’s online executive master’s in public administration is designed for experienced professionals who wish to move people, policies and communities forward. Syracuse University’s online executive master’s in public administration is designed for experienced professionals who wish to move people, policies and communities forward. 

  • Top-Ranked, Purposeful Education — The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is the  #1-ranked school for graduate education in public affairs,1 with 10 sub-specialty rankings in critical topical areas such as public management and leadership (#2), nonprofit management (#3), and public finance and budgeting (#2)
  • A Vast Network of Professionals —  Accelerate your career, and learn alongside experienced Maxwell professionals. Over one-third of recent graduates have either been promoted or started a new position since starting the program, and another two-thirds of graduates noticed their career prospects improved since completing the degree.2
  • Scholarships Available — for students admitted to and enrolled in the upcoming cohort.

Become a Public Service Leader

Ranked #1 Best Public Affairs Graduate Program by U.S. News & World Report

15 Months

Earn your degree in as few as 15 months.

42% Minority Students

Learn alongside a diverse group of professionals.3

27% Military-Affiliated

Connect with students who bring military experience to the classroom.4

Learn From Dedicated Public Service Experts

The online Executive MPA program prepares you for a career of service in public and private sectors as well as in nonprofit management. Our expert faculty—with their years of experience—will empower you to formulate, implement and evaluate policy; lead and manage organizations; and use evidence-based analysis to positively affect the public good. Experience the Maxwell difference and join our alumni community of over 30,000 public service professionals.

Syracuse University also offers an on-campus MPA program that is designed for students earlier on in their careers, and for mid-career individuals looking to develop core concepts in management and policy. The 40-credit program can be completed in as few as 12 months of full-time study. Learn more about Maxwell’s on-campus MPA program.

  • Solve problems in your organization with our capstone project.
  • Access the Palmer Career Center for career-related workshops.
  • Attend an optional immersion on Syracuse University’s campus.

You will be prepared to immediately apply classroom learning to your day job through courses that include Managerial Leadership, Public Budgeting and Human Resources Management for the Public Sector. Throughout these courses you’ll also learn from your classmates’ unique perspectives and develop new solutions to the public service challenges that you’re passionate about. By taking on roles in the nonprofit, private and public sectors, you will be able to use your Executive MPA to drive positive change in your community from the highest levels in your organization.  

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Become a Public Service Leader in as Few as 15 Months

1U.S. News & World Report, 2023 Syracuse University Public Affairs Program and Specialty Rankings (Accessed December 2023) arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

2Survey results reflect an 88% response rate from individuals who graduated from Maxwell between December 2020 and December 2021.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

3The self-reported data above reflect all-time enrolled students as of December 2021.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

4The self-reported data above reflect all-time enrolled students as of December 2021.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

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