Aerial Maxwell School at Syracuse University

Executive MPA | Online

Syracuse University’s online executive master’s in public administration is designed for experienced professionals who wish to play a key role in solving public policy challenges.

  • Ranked #1 for Public Affairs—The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is the #1-ranked school for graduate education in public affairs.1
  • Ranked #3 for Specialty in Public Management and Leadership—Pursue new government roles in areas that matter to you.2
  • Ranked #3 for Specialty in Nonprofit Management—Enact positive change at a nonprofit organization.2

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Become a Public Service Leader

20 Months

Earn your degree in as few as 20 months.

14 Years

Learn alongside professionals who bring, on average, 14 years of prior experience to their studies.

27% Military-Affiliated

Connect with students who bring military experience to the classroom.

Learn from Public Service Experts

Our online executive M.P.A. program prepares you for a career of service in public and private sectors as well as in nonprofit management.

Our expert faculty 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.

  • 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 Policy Analysis. 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.

Are you earlier in your career or looking for a full-time program?  Learn more about our on-campus M.P.A. program.

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Become a Public Service Leader in as Few as 20 Months