Public Administration
The Public Administration program equips students with the skills and analytical tools needed for success in public-sector management and policy-related fields, with a particular focus on local government and urban and regional issues.
Careers in Public Administration
The Public Administration program prepares students for diverse career opportunities in community development, urban and regional planning, local government, and local government management.- City Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Legislative Assistant
- Urban and Regional Planner
Potential Salary
Median Salary $50,000
Public Administration Degrees at MSU
Public Policy, Bachelor of Science
Shape the future with a degree in Public Policy. This flexible program equips you with the skills to analyze and influence policies in areas like health, housing, agriculture, and more—preparing you for careers in law, public affairs, and policy analysis. Customize your studies to match your interests and career goals.
Public Policy, Minor
The Public Policy minor provides students with the conceptual and analytical tools to prepare for careers in policy-related fields including public and international affairs, law, policy analysis, and topic-related public policy issue areas like health policy, housing policy, and agricultural policy.
Public Management, Graduate Certificate
This graduate certificate program provides the basic concepts, skills, and values for pursuing a career in local public management. The program is designed to meet the basic standards of professional competency specified by the International City/County Management Association (IC). The program is appropriate for students who wish to develop a local government management focus within a graduate degree program, or for students who have already earned their degree and wish to prepare for a career shift.
Public Administration and Community Management, Master of Arts
This is a multidisciplinary degree program oriented toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and opportunities associated with the nation's urban and regional areas. Students in the degree program may prepare themselves for professional leadership careers in local government management and public administration, or use the degree as preparation for Ph.D. study. The program requirements are designed to provide flexibility while ensuring a multidisciplinary, problem-solving perspective.
Public Policy, Bachelor of Science
Shape the future with a degree in Public Policy. This flexible program equips you with the skills to analyze and influence policies in areas like health, housing, agriculture, and more—preparing you for careers in law, public affairs, and policy analysis. Customize your studies to match your interests and career goals.
Public Policy, Minor
The Public Policy minor provides students with the conceptual and analytical tools to prepare for careers in policy-related fields including public and international affairs, law, policy analysis, and topic-related public policy issue areas like health policy, housing policy, and agricultural policy.
Public Management, Graduate Certificate
This graduate certificate program provides the basic concepts, skills, and values for pursuing a career in local public management. The program is designed to meet the basic standards of professional competency specified by the International City/County Management Association (IC). The program is appropriate for students who wish to develop a local government management focus within a graduate degree program, or for students who have already earned their degree and wish to prepare for a career shift.
Public Administration and Community Management, Master of Arts
This is a multidisciplinary degree program oriented toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and opportunities associated with the nation's urban and regional areas. Students in the degree program may prepare themselves for professional leadership careers in local government management and public administration, or use the degree as preparation for Ph.D. study. The program requirements are designed to provide flexibility while ensuring a multidisciplinary, problem-solving perspective.
Related Programs
Urban and Regional Studies
Urban and Regional Studies is an interdisciplinary approach toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and challenges associated with the nation's cities and regional areas. There are many career opportunities in community development, urban/regional planning, local government and local government management.
Political Science
Political science is the systematic study of politics, power relationships and government. It explains how and why public decisions are made. Political science majors can qualify for a wide variety of careers in public and private sector organizations.
Business Administration
The fully online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree completion program offers a flexible, accredited, and accelerated path for working adults to advance their careers while fitting their education into a busy schedule.
Management
This program gets you ready to lead and manage. You'll learn about managing people, using numbers to make decisions, fostering innovation, and much more, all to help you succeed in the business world.
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