Overview

Throughout the Public Administration (Online) program from Liberty University Online you’ll explore the administrative functions of governmental agencies and you can gain experience in strategic planning, program implementation, advanced management techniques, and results-based leadership. You could also take on positions in higher education as an administrator or professor or have the option of working as a civil servant, politician, consultant, or grants writer.

It is the work of administrators, civil servants, and public officials that makes the government work, and society benefits when professionals like you get involved and influence the laws and policies that affect daily life.

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what you’re looking for in an online degree program. You want to earn a degree that can help you command respect among peers, hiring managers, and various entities — one backed by a brick-and-mortar campus and an esteemed accrediting partner. At Liberty, you can have confidence in our decades-long commitment to uncompromised excellence.

Career opportunities:

Academic program director
Budget analyst
City manager
Civil rights specialist
Elected official
Foundation program officer
Grants writer/administrator
Higher education administration
Legislative aide
Lobbyist

Management consultant
Nonprofit manager/leader
Policy analyst
Professional researcher
Public affairs officer
Public agency manager
Research scientist
Sustainability consultant
Teacher/professor
Urban planner

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration Ethics, Statesmanship, & Governance

Advanced Public Administration Finance & Budgeting

Studies in Urban Planning & State & Local Government

Information Management in Public Sector Organizations

Organizational Leadership & Behavior in Public Admin.

Intergovernmental Relations & Public Administration

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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• The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Administration View 5 other PhDs in Public Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

7140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

7140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

7140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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