Public Administration & Policy, BA
120
Total Credit Hours
4
Years (Avg.)
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Program Overview

Marshall University’s online Public Administration BA prepares students for careers in government, public service, and policy analysis through a specialized curriculum focused on public institutions, budgeting, and governance.

This fully online program combines core courses with electives tailored to individual career goals, emphasizing public management skills and policy implementation.

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Program Highlights
Civic Engagement Focus

Students engage in service-learning and internships to address real-world community challenges.

Interdisciplinary Courses

Includes coursework in political science, nonprofit management, public finance, and more.

Research Opportunities

Students gain experience in political science research and public policy development.

Career Opportunities

Marshall University’s BA in Public Administration equips students with essential skills like grant writing, financial analysis, data interpretation, and policy evaluation to prepare them for impactful careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Graduates are trained to manage public resources, analyze policies, and contribute to community development.

  • City planner
  • Foreign service officer
  • Grant writer
  • Nonprofit program director
  • Public health program administrator
  • Public policy analyst