Program Code: A25120B
Public Administration is a concentration under the curriculum title of Business Administration. This curriculum prepares students for entry into management positions in state/local government and not-for-profit organizations, provides education for current employees, and informs citizens of governmental functions.
Course work includes studies and practical application in personnel administration, decision making, ethics, organizational theories, and budgetary and other governmental issues. Emphasis is placed on building analytical skills, stimulating moral imagination, and recognizing the discretionary power of the administrator’s role. Through acquisition of knowledge and skills, individuals should be able to perform governmental activities. By developing personal competencies and qualities, graduates will be eligible for employment in the public administration profession.