Welcome to the Bachelor of Public Administration

he Bachelor of Science in Public Administration equips students with knowledge and skills that cover a wide range of topics and disciplines related to the public sector. Students acquire knowledge about government bodies and agencies, including municipal, state and federal operations in areas such as intergovernmental relations, human resource management, public policy and budgeting and finance.
Public Administration is an applied degree within a liberal arts setting aimed at people who wish to work in government and non-profit organizations. Students learn a mix of skills in management, policy and politics that will be useful in a wide variety of jobs. The program is of particular relevance to those who intend to work in the public sector and to those who intend to work in the rapidly growing field of non-for-profit organizations. Choosing Public Administration means majoring in a liberal arts program with a defined professional outcome.
BPA prepares its graduates for technical and administrative positions in governments, civil society and international (development) organizations. It is also a good preparation for those interested in taking up Law or Foreign Service. Graduates can look forward to executive and policy-making positions in government, civil society and international development organizations.