Suffolk University

What you'll study

The curriculum is purpose-built to teach students to think like leaders and to operate effectively with diverse teams. Core learning areas named in the program include organizational behavior, negotiation, interpersonal skills, leadership and team-building, conflict resolution, and management of people and projects. Students also engage in client-focused experiences to apply learning in real-world contexts, and the program incorporates use of personality assessments for individual development. The course content is informed by feedback from a Young Professionals Advisory Board to keep skills current.

Entry requirements

The publicly stated materials do not list specific admission criteria or test requirements on the program page. Prospective applicants are directed to Suffolk's Office of Graduate Admission for detailed application guidance and advising.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of leadership and managerial roles across sectors. The program cites recent alumni job titles and employers such as Area Manager (Amazon); Coordinator of Culture and Operations (Bobbles and Lace, LLC); Talent Acquisition Assistant (Ceres, Inc.); Talent Acquisition (IntelyCare); Business Development Representative (Zillow); Director of Operations (GMA Foundations); Chief Executive Officer (Geleximco Energy Holdings); Marketing Programs Manager (ZoomInfo); Project Consultant (Aura); Talent Development & Operations Coordinator (Boston Brothers Construction); Director of Learning and Development (Zelis). Roles highlighted include human resource specialist, operations manager, contract administrator and project coordinator.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Suffolk offers both merit- and need-based financial aid to graduate students; awards can be up to $20,000 per academic year. Merit awards are determined from the academic credentials submitted with the application—no separate merit application is required. For program-specific tuition details and additional financial-aid advice, applicants should consult Graduate Student Services and the university's tuition pages.