Online Public Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

The B.S. in Public Administration degree teaches students that public service is not simply performing a process. The outstanding government leader is one who knows the process and has the skills to deliver service in the face of greater public demands and diminishing resources.

Public Administration degree program students advance the concept of "the public good," learn to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of public policies, consider the interests of stakeholders and influence those who make public policy happen. Students will also learn the value and necessity of building public/private partnerships as the creative way to deliver public service. This comprehensive, accelerated program is taught by professionals with public, private and nonprofit sector experience who will bridge the gap between theory and practical application. Both on-campus and online public administration courses are offered at Regis.

As a graduate of Regis University's College for Professional Studies Public Administration degree program, you will be qualified to pursue a position in city/county management, policy analysis, budget consulting and analysis, human resource management, occupational safety coordination, lobbying, information specialization or grant writing. You will learn to think critically and analytically about the development and implementation of public policy issues, enabling you to better understand the political dynamics in your own community and to be a more effective public official by understanding how to achieve goals through collaboration and consensus-building.

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from the college for professional studies must possess:

A high school diploma or equivalent (from a regionally accredited high school) AND

Transferable credit from a regionally accredited college or university AND

Evidence of work experience

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If you are a non-native English speaker, it is necessary to meet the English language requirements set forth by Regis University, as we do not have English as a Second Language (ESL) programs available. The minimum accepted TOEFL scores are:

TOEFL COMPUTER total score of 213 and Essay (TWE) score of 5.0

TOEFL INTERNET total score of 82 with minimum scores of: 24 Writing, 20 Speaking, 22 Reading, 16 Listening

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This program prepares students for government service on the federal, state, or local level, for employment in nonprofit organizations, and for careers which require various administrative skills. Its courses focus on such areas as budgeting, personnel and financial administration, the management of organizations, public services, law, political and government institutions, ethics, and global awareness.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school from an accredited institution.

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The Masters of Public Administration program at Sam Houston State University is an online graduate program offering concentrations in disaster and emergency management (online), state and local government (traditional classroom setting), and comparative and international politics (traditional classroom setting). A student may, with the permission of the graduate director, pursue a concentration in other disciplines deemed more relevant to the student’s professional goals. This is the ideal graduate program for those wanting a career, or already working, in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Students who need a flexible schedule due to their current career or family responsibilities find a perfect home in our online program. Whether you are in Texas or anywhere else in the world, you will learn from professors who have real-world experience in public and nonprofit organizations and use it to conduct relevant, applied research. In addition, most students are full-time professionals, so you will not only learn from experienced professors, but you will interact and network with your peers. Faculty pride themselves in creating interactive, online learning environments that engage students in in-depth discussion and analysis. As you move through the program, you will develop personal and professional relationships with your peers.

Our alumni work as directors of county agencies, city managers, directors of nonprofits, and serve in key leadership positions within emergency service agencies. Active-duty military and Foreign Service officers are also represented.

Online course enrollment is capped at 20 for most courses (and 12 in more demanding courses); therefore, professors are able to give you the attention you deserve. Although course enrollment is capped, ample course offerings each semester ensure that you are given the opportunity to progress through the program at a pace that fits your professional needs.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 and higher.

Requires official GRE or GMAT scores. Prospective students with several years of full time professional experience and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher may submit a writing sample in lieu of the GRE or GMAT. The writing sample must demonstrate the student’s critical thinking and analytical writing skills, contain references to empirical information, conceptual frameworks, etc., and include empirical and quantitative driven analysis.

For international applicants, you should submit TOEFL score if English is your second language.

Minimum scores: TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based or 79 iBt or 6.5 IELTS

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If you are interested in government policy, sustainability, economic development and social issues, then a public administration degree online from Southern New Hampshire University could be right for you. The Bachelor’s in Public Administration provides a comprehensive overview of the field and can help you start on a satisfying career path in public service.

Gain an understanding of social issues and how to facilitate change through government systems. Learn how public administrators make policy and enforce programs to help build and strengthen communities and society.

The Bachelor's in Public Administration builds your knowledge of government structure, administrative management, fiscal budgeting, community dynamics, politics and public policy. Your depth of knowledge upon completion of the program will provide a solid foundation for careers in public administration.

Advantages of an online Public Administration degree at SNHU:

- An affordable degree offered fully online from a private, accredited, nonprofit university

- A practical and relevant curriculum taught by faculty with real-world public administration experience

- A comprehensive curriculum in a wide range of public administration topics

- Gain a solid understanding of public sector policies and practices

- Learn how to employ strategies for effective administration and management

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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You have a vision for your future, and you’re willing to work to achieve it. Strayer’s MBA degree complements and enhances your commitment. Learn how to work across business functions, manage people and assets, and apply critical thinking to complex resource and economic challenges. This is more than just an advanced degree. The Strayer business management program teaches you to lead with tenacity, whether that means stepping into an executive position in your current company or industry, or starting your own business.

A Strayer Master’s Degree in Business Administration helps you build your leadership skills in the business area of your choice. Each one of our business management majors will help you sharpen your skills in strategic analysis, learn how to build functional business areas to achieve organizational goals, develop your own leadership style and understand today’s complex and globally intertwined business environment. Whether you pursue an online MBA, an on campus option or a mix of both, you can create a program that works with your busy schedule.

ADVANCE YOUR BUSINESS EXPERTISE:
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- Apply organizational and management practices to ensure efficiency and accountability within non-profit and public administrations

- Apply financial tools and techniques to the development and management of public budgets

- Develop quantitative analysis skills to evaluate public policy and conduct program evaluation

- Create public personnel strategies related to people and performance that lead to the effective use of resources

- Develop leadership skills specific to public administration environments

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to an advanced degree program at Strayer University, we require the following credentials:

1. Proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if it varies widely from a proposed graduate major, you may need to take certain undergraduate foundation courses.

2. Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:

- A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

- A minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

- A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree (that is, the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).

- Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.

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