Public Administration, MPA/Business Administration, MBA
Contact
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Admissions: Emily Rutherford, Associate Director of Admissions 315- 443-2319 maxenroll@syr.edu
Advising: Emily Alber Chase, Associate Director of Student Services, 315-443-4000 paia@syr.edu
Saba Siddiki, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of MPA Program, ssiddiki@syr.edu
Whitman School of Management
Alexander McKelvie, Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Master’s Programs
415 Whitman School of Management 315-443-7252 mckelvie@syr.edu
Overview
Syracuse University’s Maxwell and Whitman Schools offer a dual-degree program combining the knowledge and abilities of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the skills and knowledge of the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Over two calendar years of study, students will complete 76 credits of coursework drawn from both schools.
The MPA-MBA will prepare students for careers that require an understanding of both
business and policy, capitalizing on the analytical training of the Whitman School and the
international affairs context and leadership development skills of the Maxwell School.
MPA-MBA students will work closely with Syracuse University faculty to bridge theory and clinical practice, to tailor a learning experience to the needs of students interested in working in government relations, corporate, or public finance careers.
The joint degree program will integrate course courses offered by both schools with a rich selection of electives and practical experiences.