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Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree online from Ashford University, and examine the human side of managing organizations. Learn to facilitate better communication, group behavior, decision-making, and human resources management while observing a code of ethics. Improve your understanding of how organizations function and develop effective skills in management and leadership. Define and understand strategic planning, financial management, law and marketing and other areas in which an organizational leader must be knowledgeable in order to be effective. Use previous education or work experience to enhance and personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration.

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Take the lead in public service by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration online from Ashford University. Form a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in the public sector. A Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration degree from Ashford University is a great fit if you are seeking entry into federal, state, and local government jobs, as well as careers in non-profit management. This degree demonstrates your proficiency as a professional in public service. You will complete coursework in urban management, budgeting and finance, political science and intergovernmental issues, and public policy development. This degree also offers you a full complement of courses in the social sciences.

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Develop professional competence in a world of rapid change with a Master of Arts in Organizational Management degree online from Ashford University. Study organizational change, marketing, decision-making, strategic thinking, and innovation while learning to build an organizational culture that embraces quality and diversity. Explore your choices when you choose the standard Master of Arts advanced program emphasizing the human side of leadership or add one of several dynamic specializations to enhance your degree. Each specialization focuses on a unique element within the scope of Organizational Management that will further enhance your skills and prepare you for a larger range of responsibility. Your Master of Arts in Organizational Management degree is the first step to becoming an effective leader with global vision and awareness.

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Earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree online from Ashford University. Complete a standard program of study or personalize your program with one of several specializations.

Specialization — Public Administration

Explore your passion for public service. With your Public Administration specialization added to your MBA degree earned online from Ashford University, you will enhance the management skills you need to perform effectively within a public, government, or non-governmental organizations. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Public Administration for a more specialized degree with added value. The Public Administration specialization trains you to master the complexities of promoting civil society and social justice while developing a wide range of expertise in budgeting, human resources, quantitative methods, and public policy. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you'll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.

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The MBA program offers a broad set of business management tools while also allowing students a choice of concentration in order to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. The program curriculum prepares working professionals to become effective decision makers and managers in a world increasingly affected by globalization, technology, and ethical challenges. It is designed for working professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to advance or enhance their business careers.

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The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the professional degree for people who want to enter public service at the management level. The academic focus is on developing analytical, conceptual and practical competencies that are common to Strayer University�??s Master of Business Administration degree, but emphasizing the �??public�?? perspective of administration. Public Administration degrees prepare students to manage and direct public organizations and governmental offices. According to the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), public administration graduates work for local, state and federal governments, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, trade associations, political parties and consulting firms.

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The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You'll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions. Earn your degree in two ways:

Course-based
This option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years.*

Mixed-model
This option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate.

Specializations

• General Program
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Health Policy
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Law and Public Policy
• Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Public Management and Leadership
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace

*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

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Across the public sector spectrum, career opportunities are predicted to expand rapidly over the next five years. At every level-federal, state, and local-this growth trend in employment will fuel a demand for qualified managers who can lead public agencies or direct public policy organizations.* Prepare to advance your career and to meet this increasing need for public sector professionals as you gain the skills to translate public policies into effective programs and projects. International themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework will broaden your perspective of public service. Walden's M.P.A. program can be completed in less than two years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008-2009 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs041.htm and http://www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs042.htm.

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The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You'll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions. Earn your degree in two ways:

Course-based
This option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years.*

Mixed-model
This option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate.

Specializations

• General Program
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Health Policy
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Law and Public Policy
• Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Public Management and Leadership
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace

*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

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The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You'll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions. Earn your degree in two ways:

Course-based
This option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years.*

Mixed-model
This option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate.

Specializations

• General Program
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Health Policy
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Law and Public Policy
• Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Policy Analysis
• Public Management and Leadership
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace

*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

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Kaplan University's Master of Public Administration is designed to help practicing and aspiring administrators develop the skills and techniques to provide leadership in a variety of public service fields. The core curriculum teaches you how to evaluate, implement, and manage policy and spans diverse topics including public administration and management, ethics and leadership, budgeting and the administration of public funds, strategic planning, and applied research. Additionally, the program offers you the flexibility to pursue a general Master of Public Administration or to focus on an intensive study area in health care management, governmental management, or criminal justice.

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Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration program is an undergraduate degree program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and protection industry. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the field of public safety.
Prospective students should have some previous college experience.

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The Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Government and Policy prepares students for careers in the public sector.
The program is targeted at individuals working or desirous of finding employment in all levels of government. The core coursework gives students the opportunity to apply administrative skills in the areas of economics, leadership, human capital development, and governance within the public sector environment. Emphasis courses will challenge students to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector organizations in the areas of financial management, inter-agency cooperation, policy and law.
Prospective students must hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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The Master of Public Administration program provides a combination of general and specialized information in a multi-disciplinary approach. The program is designed for those currently in or seeking to enter the public administration and/or non-profit management arenas.

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The Master of Public Administration program provides a combination of general and specialized information in a multi-disciplinary approach. The program is designed for those currently in or seeking to enter the public administration and/or non-profit management arenas. The specialization in Non-Profit Management provides more in-depth knowledge, skills, and applications in areas of direct interest to those seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the management of non-profit organizations.

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Building on the graduate study of criminal justice, the specialization in Public Administration is aimed at those professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of key aspects of the public sector with particular attention to the unique character of public sector organizations as well as budgeting, intergovernmental relations, grant writing/contract administration, and public policy analysis.

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Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies program in Public Administration focuses on the skills needed to meet the challenges of government management at the local, state, and federal levels. Courses focus on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in diverse areas such as budgeting, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning. Graduates should leave with the capabilities for entry into public administration or advancement within their current position. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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This Doctor of Business Administration in Public Administration degree focuses on the skills needed to meet the challenges of government management at the local, state, and federal levels. Courses focus on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in diverse areas such as budgeting, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Master of Business Administration in Public Administration degree focuses on the skills needed to meet the challenges of government management at the local, state, and federal levels. Courses focus on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in diverse areas such as budgeting, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning. Graduates should leave with the capabilities for entry into public administration or advancement within their current position. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.

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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Public Administration degree program focuses on the skills needed to meet the challenges of government management at the local, state, and federal levels. Courses focus on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in diverse areas such as budgeting, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning.

Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.