Overview

Public and Nonprofit Administration at Eastern Michigan University encourages public policies that are responsive to human, social, and economic needs and that are efficient and effective; nonprofit administration shares a similar focus.

Learning outcomes

The public and nonprofit administration major involves a core of coursework in important subfields of the discipline. Students can choose how best to supplement the core areas of study with electives that meet their professional interests. The addition of a minor field of study is designed to further develop the student toward a particular professional path.
Students completing the major and other graduation requirements will be awarded a bachelor’s degree in public and nonprofit administration. They enter a broad range of careers in government service (federal, state, or local), non-profit organizations, or business. Some go on to graduate or professional schools in public administration, nonprofit management, public policy, political science, business administration, or law.

Programme Structure

Courses Included

Political Analysis

Public and Nonprofit Personnel Administration

Politics of Public and Nonprofit Budgeting

Public Policy Analysis

Theories of Public and Nonprofit Organization

Constitutional Law: Criminal Due Process, Privacy and Economic Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

EMU accepts applications for admission on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, it’s best to apply as early as possible

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Ypsilanti, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the application
Submit Official Documents to university
Submit English Proficiency
Submit Financial Documentation for the I-20 Process

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year
Out-of-State

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16478 USD / year

≈ 16478 USD / year

Living costs

Ypsilanti

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Ypsilanti

Funding

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