Bachelors Degree

Bachelors Degree in Public Administration

Our Public Administration program explores the principles and practices of managing public sector organizations. Students gain an understanding of government operations, policy implementation, and pub...

4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Duration

24

Total Courses

144 Hours

Credit Hours

$72,000

Total Cost

Public Administration

Program Overview

Our Public Administration program explores the principles and practices of managing public sector organizations. Students gain an understanding of government operations, policy implementation, and public service management, preparing them for leadership roles in the public sector.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Admission Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: General Courses

10 courses in this module

B-057
Introduction to the Humanities

The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical per...

Course Overview

The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. Topics include myth, literature, art, music, television, cinema, and the theater. Also discussed are provocative issues in the humanities - religion, morality, happiness, death, freedom, and controversies in the arts.

AAS-085
Social and Cultural Geography

Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding soci...

Course Overview

Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding social relations, cultural identity and social inequality. Course examines how social life is structured at a variety of scales with respect to ethnicity, industries, services, urban patterns, and resources of world as a whole.

B-158
English Composition

English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and prof...

Course Overview

English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and professional writing. You will learn the strategies and processes that successful writers employ as you work to accomplish specific purposes. You will develop skills in writing unified, coherent, well-developed essays using correct grammar and effective sentence structure.

B-200
College Algebra

College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the...

Course Overview

College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function; and the ability to solve practical problems using algebra.

B-336
World Religions

World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping...

Course Overview

World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping you understand the ideology behind the many religions that strive today. While it is impossible to cover all religions, it does cover those of the vast majority of people.

AAS-370
Ethics

Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical t...

Course Overview

Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical theory and how to apply it to a range of specific moral issues. This course examines ethical problems in such areas as mercy killing, personal relations, business, sexuality, medicine, and the environment.

B-460
Art Appreciation

This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the rela...

Course Overview

This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, you should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.

AAS-584
Pre-Calculus

This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to...

Course Overview

This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, the course covers equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations.

B-825
Human Biology

This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function o...

Course Overview

This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function of the major organ systems (nervous, endocrine, circulatory, reproductive, etc.) and the effects of diet, exercise, stress and environmental change on human health.

AAS-902
World History

World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and...

Course Overview

World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and to highlight major developments in world's history. This course emphasizes the global interactions of major civilizations so that you can compare and assess changes in the patterns of interaction and the impact of global forces.

02

Module 2: Core Courses

8 courses in this module

BA-031
Introduction to Business

This course will introduce you to the principles and functions of business. Business will be discuss...

Course Overview

This course will introduce you to the principles and functions of business. Business will be discussed as a part of a total social, political and economic environment. The various functional areas of business will be discussed: economic systems, forms of business ownership, management, human relations, marketing, accounting and finance.

BA-064
Marketing Essentials

This course is designed to introduce you to the basic marketing concepts. It provides an overview of...

Course Overview

This course is designed to introduce you to the basic marketing concepts. It provides an overview of the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution along with marketing research and strategic marketing process.

BA-226
Business Communication

This course is designed to give you a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance...

Course Overview

This course is designed to give you a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and the role of communication in establishing a favorable outside the firm environment, as well as an effective internal communications program.

BA-375
Fundamentals of Accounting

The Fundamentals of Accounting course provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and pra...

Course Overview

The Fundamentals of Accounting course provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of accounting; including Accounting Laws and Processes. This course focuses on user orientation of financial accounting, the uses of financial statements, how to analyze a business entity, and how the accounting system is structured.

BA-608
Introduction to Finance

Introduction to Finance is a course that introduces basic principles of finance. Through this course...

Course Overview

Introduction to Finance is a course that introduces basic principles of finance. Through this course, you will be able to develop a fundamental understanding of the finance world, which will help you build a base for pursuing a career in the financial industry.

BA-686
Management & Administration

The course is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques, and practices in the co...

Course Overview

The course is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques, and practices in the context of complex, dynamic, changing and globalizing business world. Applying the functional or process approach to the study of management, the discussion will cover all main management functions: planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

BA-707
E-Business

This course explores what an e-business is and how it is managed. E-Business is an interdisciplinary...

Course Overview

This course explores what an e-business is and how it is managed. E-Business is an interdisciplinary topic encompassing both business and technology. The major characteristics, opportunities, and limitations of this form of business are explored.

BA-785
Human Resources

This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing...

Course Overview

This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, appraisal, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and issues such as diversity training etc. are analyzed.

03

Module 3: Specialized Courses

6 courses in this module

PUB-251
Fundamentals of Urban Planning

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to urban sociology, urban anthropology, and urban...

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to urban sociology, urban anthropology, and urban studies courses. Primarily sociological in approach, this course incorporates historical, social psychological, geographical, and anthropological insights. It also gives extensive attention to the "new" political economy approach to urban studies.

PUB-298
Introduction to Public Policy

This course is designed to provide you with concrete tools for not only understanding public policy...

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide you with concrete tools for not only understanding public policy in general, but for analyzing specific public policies. It focuses on what policies governments pursue, why governments pursue the policies they do, and what the consequences of these policies are.

PUB-491
Research Methods in Public Administration

Taking into consideration the four basic approaches to behavioral research (descriptive research, co...

Course Overview

Taking into consideration the four basic approaches to behavioral research (descriptive research, correlational research, experimental research, and quasi-experimental research), this course demonstrates you how to conceptualize question, measure variables, design studies, and analyze data. Ethical issues are also addressed in order to learn more about behavioral research.

PSC-514
Introduction to International Relations

This course analyzes the major theoretical perspectives in the field of international relations. You...

Course Overview

This course analyzes the major theoretical perspectives in the field of international relations. You will study the mainstream realist and liberal approaches and explore theoretical alternatives to these paradigms. The relationship between theory and practice is also examined.

PUB-763
Introduction to Public Administration

This course provides you with solid conceptual foundation in public administration and contains late...

Course Overview

This course provides you with solid conceptual foundation in public administration and contains latest information on trends in the discipline. Project management focus will incorporate the general principles, practices, tools and resources associated with managing diverse projects within the public sector.

PUB-794
Introduction to Public Relations

This course will give you an opportunity to analyze how the public relations process is carried out...

Course Overview

This course will give you an opportunity to analyze how the public relations process is carried out through different public relations specializations. It examines what PR is, and how it has evolved. It looks at key areas of PR practice and specialization, and discusses concepts and skills basic to PR.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$72,000

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$72,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours Required

144 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

24 total courses in the program

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