<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>When you enroll in Strayer University's Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration program, you have the opportunity to study public budgeting and finance, managing public and nonprofit organizations, and public personnel management. Some of the business core courses that are covered in the degree program include financial management, leadership and organizational behavior, financial accounting, quantitative methods, and managerial economics and globalization. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Strayer University's Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration, you should have an interest in management and how it relates to the field of public administration. A propensity for leadership and excellent communication skills are recommended. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Management program consists of 54 credits: 40.5 core units and 13.5 concentration units. </p> <p><u>Business Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Area 1 </th><th> Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td> ACC 557 </td><td> Financial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 508 </td><td> The Business Enterprise</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 520 </td><td> Leadership and Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 599 </td><td> Strategic Management</td></tr> <tr><td> ECO 550 </td><td> Managerial Economics and Globalization</td></tr> <tr><td> FIN 534 </td><td> Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td> LEG 500 </td><td> Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance</td></tr> <tr><td> MAT 540 </td><td> Quantitative Methods</td></tr> <tr><td> MKT 500 </td><td> Marketing Management</td></tr> </table><p><u>Public Administration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Area 2 </th><th> Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td> PAD 500 </td><td> Modern Public Administration: Managing Public and Nonprofit Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td> PAD 505 </td><td> Public Budgeting and Finance</td></tr> <tr><td> PAD 520 <br /> <br /> PAD 530 </td><td> Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Public Personnel Management</td></tr> </table><h2 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h2> <h3 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h3> <p>When you have completed Strayer University's Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration program, you have the opportunity to compete for managerial positions with public organizations and nonprofits. Job opportunities may also be available with foundations and state, federal, and municipal government organizations. Job candidates should have the ability to effectively manage public funds, work with local communities, and lead organizational teams. Some possible job titles may include: </p> <ul><li>Fundraiser </li><li>Director of Community Development </li><li>Director of Budget </li><li>Nonprofit Executive Director</li></ul>