Online Master's Degree in Public Administration
Program Title: MBA & Masters Degree in Public Administration program
Description: Public administration helps professionals address a host of societal problems and budgetary challenges by implementing policies, projects and government programs. Students learn about decision making, fiscal management, personnel management, the complexities involved in administering government activities and other forms of action in the public sector. The degree aims to prepare administrators to analyze problems and solve them effectively. Students learn optimum utilization and implementation of resources to achieve public purpose within a dynamic environment. Public administrators work in a wide variety of public service settings and in all levels of government, in the international arena, and in the private sector as well.
Syllabus: The program merges academic and practical knowledge relating to public sector. Topics include:
- Leading and Managing in the Non-Profit Sector
- Ethical Public Management
- Human Resources and Labor Relations
- Urban and Regional Economics
- Contemporary Topics in Administration
- Strategic Planning and Project Management
- Public Sector Governance
- Economics and Budgeting
- Accountability & Performance Measurement
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Administrative Law and Federalism
- Strategic Planning & Project Management
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Graduates can find employment with government organizations at federal, state and local levels. They can also join firms involved in public finance, taxation and revenue. Public service personnel held more than 400,000 jobs last year. According to the bureau of labor statistics, employment in public sector is expected to rise more than 20% in the coming years. The median annual earnings were in the range of $32,000 to $55,000 last year. The career prospects in this field are very bright.
University / Institutes:
Keller Graduate School of Management:
Keller school is an online educational institute offering a wide range of courses in business and technology. They offer high-quality, career-oriented graduate & post graduate programs in technology, business, and management.
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