Public Administration Online
BA

Advance your education at UMassD

With a BA degree in Public Administration, you'll acquire the analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills necessary to excel in your career. You will be prepared to work in the public sector at the local, state, or federal level, particularly in human or social services. 

You will learn to:

• understand concepts, theories and empirical findings in public administration
• design research and perform data analysis & interpretation
• understand and synthesize professional and popular writing on public affairs
• formulate and analyze arguments including their structure and force
• assess the relevance and weight of evidence
• write clearly and persuasively
• organize your ideas in a focused paper or presentation

If you're interested in preparing to take on a role in budgetary or financial management, learn about what our Bachelor of Science in Public Administration offers.