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UMass Boston’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy (GLPP) focuses on preparing you for a public service career where you can serve at all levels of government, take on leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, or hold elected office. It’s designed for professionals who want to hone their leadership and public policy skills and add a master’s degree to their résumé. Explore how government policies can and do affect women and men differently as you analyze policies and power in organizations through the intersecting lenses of gender, race, and class. Apply these skills to virtually any field — from government to nonprofits to research to human resources, diversity programs, and corporate social responsibility issues.
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MPA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
UMass Boston’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy (GLPP) focuses on preparing you for a public service career where you can serve at all levels of government, take on leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, or hold elected office. It’s designed for professionals who want to hone their leadership and public policy skills and add a master’s degree to their résumé. Explore how government policies can and do affect women and men differently as you analyze policies and power in organizations through the intersecting lenses of gender, race, and class. Apply these skills to virtually any field — from government to nonprofits to research to human resources, diversity programs, and corporate social responsibility issues.
Admission Requirements
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79+
6+
3+
Sep
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Master of Public Administration in Gender & Leadership
University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, United States
24 monthsProgramme duration
International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MPA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MPA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Admission Requirements
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