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BA (Hons) Public Administration

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

True leaders serve sacrificially for the good of others. Leaders in public service and nonprofit organizations work to improve the lives of individuals and uplift communities to create greater opportunities and a better future for everyone.

Do you have a passion for helping others in your community? Then turn your passion into a profession and prepare to work in civil service to drive policy and influence change with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Lipscomb University. Our experienced professional faculty will mold you as a servant leader in our faith-based approach to education and lead you to examine core principles of public administration. Through a project-based capstone course, you’ll take what you’ve learned and immediately apply that knowledge to help others in a real-world situation. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a career that empowers you to shape the future.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

30 credits in assessment center simulation toward this 126-hour degree.

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

All undergraduate students must complete these General Education Requirements.

Major Courses (33 hours)

INST 2203 - Introduction to Research Methods

OGLD 3603 - Applied Leadership Ethics

OGLD 4993 - Capstone

PSMG 2013 - Management Principles for Leaders

PUB 1003 - American National Government and Administrative Law

PUB 1013 - Public Administration and Society

PUB 3003 - Management of Public Policy

PUB 3013 - Urban Politics

PUB 4003 - Public Finance and Budgeting

The following competencies are required, earned at the 3000 level or higher:

CORE 326V - Applied Organizing and Planning

CORE 329V - Applied Problem Solving and Decision Making

Upper Division Electives or an Approved Minor (12 hours)

Electives/Badges/Certificates (~32 hours)

Degree Type Requirements (6-8 hours)

Minimum Total for Graduation: 126 hours

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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