A25120PA – Business Administration - Public Administration Pathway

Degree Designation Articulation Agreement
Associate in Applied Science None
Minimum Required Credit Hours Fully online option available?
66 Yes

Description

The Public Administration curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the public administration profession. Public Administration professionals draft, analyze and implement policies through a wide range of government agencies and directly impact who has access to resources, general living standards, and opportunities for diverse communities.

Course work may include accounting, computer applications, business, and public administration. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, analytics, critical thinking skills, and ethics.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level government and non-profit positions in many types of organizations including non-profits and local, state, and federal government.

This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.

Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placements tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.

Industry credentials have been built into this program in the following courses: CTS-130 - MOS Excel Associate Certification

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

  • Use fundamental business concepts, methods, and tools required in the development of business strategies.
  • Apply business principles to organizational environments.
  • Produce clear, persuasive, and concise business analyses.
  • Develop personal and professional skills required to be productive members of the business community.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education Courses

Communications

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry

3

ENG-112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Humanities (AAS)

Social/Behavioral Sci

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECO-251Principles of Microeconomics

3

Mathematics

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT-143Quantitative Literacy

3

MAT-152Statistical Methods I

4

MAT-171Precalculus Algebra

4

Technical Core

Technical Core Courses

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting

4

BUS-110Introduction to Business

3

BUS-115Business Law I

3

BUS-137Principles of Management

3

CIS-110Introduction to Computers

3

ECO-252Principles of Macroeconomics

3

MKT-120Principles of Marketing

3

All pathways take these 22 credits

Concentration Requirements

Concentration/Pathway Hours

Concentration - Public Administration Pathway

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BUS-240Business Ethics

3

PAD-151Introduction to Public Administration

3

PAD-251Public Finance & Budgeting

3

PAD-252Public Policy Analysis

3

Other Major Hours - Required

Other Major Hours - Required

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACC-121Principles of Managerial Accounting

4

BUS-265Business Prof Capstone

3

CTS-130Spreadsheet

3

LDR-110Introduction to Leadership

3

WBL-111Work-Based Learning I

1

Other Major Hours - Electives

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BUS-125Personal Finance

3

BUS-225Business Finance

3

BUS-230Small Business Management

3

DME-115Digital Media Tools

3

GRD-141Graphic Design I

4

GRD-151Computer Design Basics

3

LDR-115Evidenced-Based Leadership and Decision Making

3

LDR-225Leading Change

3

WEB-213Internet Marketing and Analytics

3

WEB-225Content Management Systems

3

Other Required Courses

Other Major Hours - Electives

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA-115Success & Study Skills

1

ACA-122Transfer & Career Success

1

Recommended Course Sequence

View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule