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Public Administration, BPA

Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA)

Learn what it takes to manage public agencies

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Enter a Career in Public Administration

The Bachelor of Public Administration program at 糖心传媒 D. Inez Andreas School of Business and Public Administration prepares you to lead where it matters most. You鈥檒l dive into policy analysis, organizational management, finance, and leadership while gaining real-world skills today鈥檚 public and nonprofit organizations demand.

Designed for working professionals, Barry鈥檚 BPA program is delivered in a fully online format. Courses run in 7-week sessions, giving you direct access to expert faculty while keeping your schedule intact.

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Total Program Credits

120 credits

Modality Fully online

Experiential Learning Portfolio Earn (up to) 30 credits from your work and community
service experience

Tuition Costs$500 per credit hour

Experiential Learning Portfolio (ELP)

Your professional experience and community involvement matter, and Barry鈥檚 portfolio program turns that real-world knowledge into college credit. Through the Experiential Learning Portfolio program, you can earn up to 30 credits by demonstrating college-level learning across a range of disciplines, including administration, behavioral sciences, communication, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and five special topics. Please see your advisor for additional information.

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Admissions Next Steps

If you鈥檙e ready to start the next chapter, here鈥檚 what you鈥檒l need to get started:

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Financial Aid

At Barry, more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid. From scholarships to grants and flexible payment plans, we鈥檒l help you build a financial plan that works for you.

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糖心传媒 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

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