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Keiser University Campus

Since 1977, Keiser University has maintained a practical, hands-on approach to career-focused education to help our students achieve their personal and professional goals. Our student-centered approach remains at the foundation of the Keiser University mission and continues to attract students who prefer a more personal learning experience.

Locations: Fort Myers, FL , Tallahassee, FL , Fort Lauderdale, FL , More...

Programs:

Master in Business Administration - Management
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Management
Joint Master of Science in Education - Master of Business Administration
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Davenport University

Since 1866, Davenport University has been providing students with real-world experience, giving them the edge they need to get the career they want.

Our goal is to offer guaranteed job placement to most of our students by 2020.

Locations: Grand Rapids, MI , Lansing, MI , Kalamazoo, MI

Programs:

Business, BBA
Master of Business Administration, MBA

CDI College

Get the real-world training you need to build a better career at CDI College. Choose from morning, afternoon and evening classes at one of many community-based locations across Canada.

Locations: North York, ON , Mississauga, ON , Surrey, BC , More...

Programs:

Business Administration
Business Management
Immigration Consultant with Practicum

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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.