MS Policy Analytics at Syracuse University

Programme overview

The effective term for the MSPA program has been updated to fall 2027, which will be the first term in which students can matriculate and begin their online studies toward the Master of Science in Policy Analytics degree.

Faculty: Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

This program is designed to develop skills at the frontier of the public affairs field with an emphasis on advances in technology and data use. Unlike other data-oriented graduate programs, this one will emphasize the use of technology and data tools with applications for those with career interests in the public or nonprofit sector. Recent developments in policy and data science have created novel approaches to policy making, and market research suggests that data-driven degrees are in high demand.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requirements include evidence of academic success at the undergraduate level and a stated interest in the field. No experience is required. In addition, a statement of goals that align with the intended outcomes of this degree program will be considered. International students must provide evidence of English proficiency.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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