Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration :
Program description
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) degree will develop leadership, analytical, organizational, research and communication skills. Their classroom instruction may be highlighted with internships or similar field exercises. They learn to implement complex public programs, while troubleshooting public and governmental issues successfully. Some schools offer concentrations that allow students to focus on one aspect of public administration, such as law enforcement or non-profit. Graduates with a public administration degree can enter both private and public sector fields.
Course Topics
Possible course topics may include:
v Public policy
v Public organizations
v Human resource management
v Social ethics
v Urban planning and management
v Fundraising for non-profits
v Emergency management
Employment outlook
Graduates of a BPA program may work in many different industries, including nonprofit agencies, government, education, research institutions and for-profit businesses.. Some possible career options include:
v Probation officer
v Human resources director
v Community service manager
v Public relations specialist
v Health service administrator
Program duration.
3 years
Program description
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) degree will develop leadership, analytical, organizational, research and communication skills. Their classroom instruction may be highlighted with internships or similar field exercises. They learn to implement complex public programs, while troubleshooting public and governmental issues successfully. Some schools offer concentrations that allow students to focus on one aspect of public administration, such as law enforcement or non-profit. Graduates with a public administration degree can enter both private and public sector fields.
Course Topics
Possible course topics may include:
v Public policy
v Public organizations
v Human resource management
v Social ethics
v Urban planning and management
v Fundraising for non-profits
v Emergency management
Employment outlook
Graduates of a BPA program may work in many different industries, including nonprofit agencies, government, education, research institutions and for-profit businesses.. Some possible career options include:
v Probation officer
v Human resources director
v Community service manager
v Public relations specialist
v Health service administrator
Program duration.
3 years