Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration equips students with knowledge and skills that cover a wide range of topics and disciplines related to the public sector. Students acquire knowledge about government bodies and agencies, including municipal, state and federal operations in areas such as intergovernmental relations, human resource management, public policy and budgeting and finance. Public Administration is an applied degree within a liberal arts setting aimed at people who wish to work in government and non-profit organizations. Students learn a mix of skills in management, policy and politics that will be useful in a wide variety of jobs. The program is of particular relevance to those who intend to work in the public sector and to those who intend to work in the rapidly growing field of non-for-profit organizations. Choosing Public Administration means majoring in a liberal arts program with a defined professional outcome. BPA prepares its graduates for technical and administrative positions in governments, civil society and international (development) organizations.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Public Administrator, Policy Analyst, Budget Analyst, City Manager, Legislative Assistant, Urban Planner, Government Program Coordinator, Nonprofit Organization Manager, Human Resources Manager (Public Sector), Community Development Officer, Public Affairs Specialist, Emergency Management Director, Social Services Manager, Compliance Officer, Grants Administrator, Public Health Administrator, Transportation Planner, Municipal Clerk, Economic Development Specialist, Environmental Policy Analyst.