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.

UMassD's undergraduate experiences

Honors College

Take advanced courses, pursue research, and be part of a community of scholars.

Study Abroad

Earn academic credits and gain a global perspective on your field.

Undergraduate Research

Faculty work with students on cutting-edge research projects.

University Studies

Gain the benefit of a broad university education to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Public Administration faculty

John Fobanjong, PhD

Shannon Jenkins, PhD

Learning Style: Online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.