Public Administration Online
BS

Advance your education at UMassD

With a BS 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 local, state or federal government in a budgetary or financial management position.

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 work in the social or public services sectors, learn about what our Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration offers.