Public Administration
About the Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Public Administration
The UMA public administration degree programs are designed to prepare students for administrative careers in government and nonprofit organizations. For those already employed, they provide an opportunity to improve administrative skills and enhance career prospects and mobility.
The program is designed to promote an understanding of modern organizations, a sensitivity to political realities, and a knowledge of modern management methods. The comprehensive curriculum covers public sector institutions, relations with the private sector, the central functional areas of modern administration, and a range of valuable analytical tools. Graduates serve in a variety of responsible, professional positions in state and local government, including state commissioners, town managers, sheriffs and police chiefs.
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