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Southern New Hampshire University

At SNHU, we believe everyone should have greater access to higher education. That’s why we offer over 200 accredited degree programs, flexible class schedules, and some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. We offer military tuition discounts up to 30% toward online undergraduate and graduate degree programs for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

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BA Public Administration
Master of Business Administration - Public Administration
MBA with concentration in Quantitative Analysis
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South University

As a student at South University, you will have the opportunity to learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

Locations: Virginia Beach, VA , Columbia, SC , Montgomery, AL , More...

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Public Administration (MPA)
Business Administration (BBA)
Business Administration (MBA)
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Southern Oregon University

At Southern Oregon University (SOU), our Master of Business Administration online faculty are enthusiastic industry veterans who hold advanced degrees in their respective fields and are committed to guiding you toward your career goals. Develop a diverse array of general business skills with our MBA core courses and focus your studies on accounting, business analytics, or marketing with one of our concentrations.

Programs:

Master of Business Administration General Online
Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics Online

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Earn Your Degree at a Public Administration School

An education in public administration could pave the way for a career in governmental and other management fields, including health care administration, human resources management, or city management. Public administration graduates will learn to set public policy, plan budgets, and work for elected officials by taking courses in public policy, economics, political science, accounting, sociology, and psychology. Public administration graduates can work for government agencies, nonprofit groups, in private business, within schools, or in think tanks. A successful career in public administration requires excellent problem solving and research skills, strong analytical skills, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work well as a team player.

Growing Your Public Administration Career

There are a number of career paths available to the public administration school graduate, including:

Public Administrator
Public Manager
Public Policy Administrator
Public Policy Manager
Government Policy Administrator
Government Policy Manager

With a degree in public administration, you'll be able to focus on organizational governance, finance, and administration, allowing for opportunities in local, state, or federal government, in public service sectors such as health care, or in non-profit organizations. A successful career in public administration requires excellent problem solving and research skills, strong analytical skills, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work well as a team player. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities in public administration in the healthcare field are expected to grow 16 percent through 2018. Median annual salary of public administrators in medical and health services was $80,240 in May 2008.