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Public Administration

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Degree Overview

Master in Public Administration

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Dr. Doretha Walker, Program Director, Master of Public Administration

South University’s Master in Public Administration degree program prepares you for success in a leadership role with organizational and managerial expertise within the local, state, and national government entities and non-profit organizations. Our curriculum pulls from a broad range of disciplines to provide both general and specialized information that will benefit students in this career. Topics of instruction include a thorough understanding of political, social, institutional, and organizational systems, developing an operating budget for such systems, and ethical decision-making skills.

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Columbia, SC Online Savannah, GA Virginia Beach, VA
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