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.
Become a Public Service Leader

Ranked #1 Best Public Affairs Graduate Program by U.S. News & World Report
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.
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.
Become a Public Service Leader in as Few as 15 Months
1U.S. News & World Report, 2022 Best Public Affairs Schools (Retrieved October 2021)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