Public Administration

Degree Overview

Master in Public Administration

NEED — 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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Class of '15

Bachelor of Business Administration-South University, Online Programs

“They (SU Instructors) would keep me on track with what classes I had upcoming and help prepare me for what to expect in the class. They would try to understand my life outside of school and make suggestions of how best to navigate the program to ensure that I was at all times poised mentally to endure the class at hand.”

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Class of '15

Bachelor of Science in Nursing-South University, Richmond

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Class of '13

Bachelor of Business Administration-South University, Online Programs

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Class of '11

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management-South University, Savannah

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