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Online Public Administration Degree Bachelor of Science (BS) at WUV

Public Administration at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours144

Total Courses24

Term Length4 Year Self-Paced

Program OverviewWhy earn your Public Administration degree at WUV?

The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration at westerfirld university of virginia delivers a rigorous four-year business education combining broad general studies, core business principles, and deep specialization in Public Administration. Study at your own pace online while building the credentials employers demand.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Comprehensive business theory and application
  • Advanced specialization in Public Administration
  • Business strategy and project management
  • Quantitative analysis and decision-making
  • Leadership and organizational management
  • Professional and ethical business practice
Public Administration BS at WUV

Courses & CurriculumPublic Administration curriculum

24 courses: 10 general education, 8 core business, and 6 Public Administration-specialist courses.

General Education Courses

10 foundational general education courses.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Business Courses

8 core business courses.

BA-031Introduction to Business
BA-064Marketing Essentials
BA-226Business Communication
BA-375Fundamentals of Accounting
BA-608Introduction to Finance
BA-686Management & Administration
BA-707E-Business
BA-785Human Resources

Specialist Courses

6 Public Administration-specific courses.

PUB-251Fundamentals of Urban Planning
PUB-298Introduction to Public Policy
PUB-491Research Methods in Public Administration
PSC-514Introduction to International Relations
PUB-763Introduction to Public Administration
PUB-794Introduction to Public Relations

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Public Administration degree?

A Bachelor's in Public Administration from WUV prepares you for a wide range of professional business roles:

  • Public Administration Specialist — Design, develop, and oversee business solutions in your field.
  • Project Manager — Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept to completion.
  • Business Analyst — Architect and optimize complex business systems.
  • Management Consultant — Advance into management of teams and programs.