Online Bachelor of Public & Non-Profit Administration

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Public Administration is a field of study that prepares students to serve as managers in local, state, federal, and international governance, as well as the nonprofit sector.  The online bachelor's degree program in Public Administration is designed to prepare students to advance public interest and civic engagement. Areas of study include the principles of public administration, management, organization theory, public policy, public budgeting, financial management, law, ethics, and social science research methods. Public Administration skills prepare students with skills that can be applied for a wide variety of career paths. Recent students who have earned a Bachelor’s in Public Administration at UIS have gone on to work in professional fields including: Mid-level manager, Seoul Municipal Government, South Korea  Program Associate, United Nations Environmental Engineer, Indian Health Service Budget Tech, Corps of Engineers Financial Manager of Research Center HR Analyst Business Relations Consultant Senior Physician Recruiter at Large Healthcare System Principal Strategy Consultant at Baxter Strategic Consulting Group The online degree allows students to participate in dynamic, diverse, and interactive online learning communities and to complete their degrees. Online students enjoy increased access to educational resources, advisors, and materials with no on-campus visits required. Some classes our students can choose from: Leadership and Management of Public Organizations Global Child Advocacy Studies Nonprofit Sector and Society Operations Research Methods Administrative Law and Management Contemporary Issues in Nonprofit Management Contemporary Issues in Policy Research Methods and Management. Program Facts Total Credits 27-credit hours of core course and 9-credit hours of elective coursework for a total of 36-credit hours in the major and 120 overall. Online Course Delivery Earn your degree completely online to allow the flexibility you need for your busy schedule. Transfer Friendly Students may count up to four courses as transfer credit to the major. Please contact us for information on our Associate of Applied Science/Bachelors completion option. Accelerated Master's Degree The Integrated BPA/MPA in Public Administration you can waive the requirement for PAD 501 (Intro Course) and apply up to 6-credit hours of 400-level elective credit toward the Master of Public Administration Degree Develop Your Managerial Skills Gain an understanding of economic, legal, and political systems; and governmental institutions and processes Develop the analytical/quantitative abilities to analyze, define, and solve problems Examine the intricacies of human behavior (individual, group, and organizational) and gain an in-depth understanding of how to lead and manage people, projects, and programs Learn skills in organizational design, strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management Become a better communicator—written, oral, and electronic Goals and Objectives The Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA) prepares students to serve as managers in nonprofit organizations and local, state, and federal governments. This interdisciplinary field applies the theories and methods of the social sciences to solve problems or management, administration, and governance in the nonprofit and public sectors. Areas of study include the principles of management, public administration, organizational theory, public policy, public budgeting, financial management, law, ethics, and social science research methods. We prepare students through the integration of theory and practice to advance the public interest and civic engagement.

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