Overview

The Public Administration degree program, offered on campus and fully online, is designed for working adults with busy schedules, will prepare you for a career managing government, nonprofit and public service organizations, as well as businesses in the health care, environment and energy industries.

The Public Administration courses are designed and taught by professors who are veterans of the field. You will explore relevant topics that are grounded in industry best practices and real-world examples, such as public budgeting public policy and decision analysis.

Career Options

With a degree or certificate in Public Administration from Point Park University, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:

City Manager

Director of Public Works

Department Head, County Government

Deputy Mayor

State or Federal Agency Director

Disaster and Emergency Services Manager

Community Affairs Manager

Non-Profit Administrator

Grant Writer

Public Policy Analyst

Health Care Administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Budget and Finance

Policy and Decision Analysis

Critical Issues in Risk Communication

High Impact Event Planning

Theories of Public Organizations

Principles of Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

No application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed and signed on-line application Apply Now Free

Official transcripts of previous education with English translation

Official TOEFL or IELTS results (Point Park University TOEFL Institutional Code is 2676) and/or SAT/ACT results.

Passport Identification page and visa page, if applicable

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39080 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39080 USD / year

≈ 39080 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39080 USD / year

≈ 39080 USD / year

Additional Details

Online: $528 per credit

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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