Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Master of Business Administration in Public Administration program is designed to provide you with a diverse education in business management practices while focusing on processes and principles in governmental and nonprofit organizations. Area of specialization courses are intended to cover planning and managing strategies in nonprofit agencies, financial management, public and capital budgeting processes, public, social, and economic program development, program implementation methods, intergovernmental relationships, lobbying techniques, and fundraising organization. Core course topics are designed to explore managerial accounting, managerial statistics, micro- and macroeconomics, team building, marketing management, and corporate information systems. Keller Graduate School of Management also integrates a capstone course project in which students have the chance to address an issue in public administration.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Before you enroll in a DeVry University degree program, you may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a bachelor's degree. Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills are important for prospective students of the Master of Business Administration in Public Administration program. Previous or current experience in the public sector could be helpful.

What Are the Course Requirements?

Once enrolled in the Master of Business Administration in Public Administration program at Keller Graduate School of Management, you will be required to earn a total of 48 credits. Four courses totaling 12 credits are taken in the area of specialization; these classes could include nonprofit organization management, governmental budgeting, public policy development, intergovernmental management, or nonprofit program development.

Public Administration Course Requirement Examples could include:

• Negotiation Skills
• Intergovernmental Management
• Nonprofit Organization Management
• Governmental Budgeting and Finance
• Managing Nonprofit Development Programs
• Public Policy Formation and Implementation

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

You might be able to seek directorial or executive positions after completing the Master of Business Administration in Public Administration program. You could be able to pursue a position overseeing finances, staff development, policy development, or program implementation. Opportunities could be sought with local, state, or federal government offices, nonprofit agencies, community centers, special interest groups, or school systems.

Positions you could be interested in include:

• Town manager
• Public policy analyst
• Public finance specialist
• Nonprofit agency director