The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities is a graduate-level program developed for those seeking to advance management and leadership skills in the public and nonprofit sectors. Established in 1969 and accredited by NASPAA, this 40-credit program can be completed in as little as 1.5 years full-time. The curriculum includes 7 core courses (28 credits) covering statistical analysis, economic analysis, principles of public administration, policy analysis, budgeting, management, and a capstone project, plus 12 credits of electives. Specializations are available through graduate certificates such as Computational Social Science, Nonprofit Sector, Sustainability Policy, and Urban Analytics. Study modalities include fully online (asynchronous), on-campus, or hybrid at the Boston, Arlington, and Oakland campuses. Experiential learning is emphasized, including optional co-op placements for professional experience. Graduates pursue roles in public service, government agencies, policy institutes, and NGOs at local, state, national, and international levels. 来源： https://graduate.northeastern.edu/programs/mpa-public-administration/master-of-public-administration-arlington/