Overview
Public Policy and Administration of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has different concentrations:
- General Management: Study of the effective use of human and material resources to achieve organizational goals. Prepares the student for an entry-level management position in the public sector or related organizations.
- Public Policy: Study of the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy. Prepares the student for a career as an analyst in an administrative or legislative agency, or as a legislative staff member.
- Planning and Budget Administration: Study of budgeting and environmental resource planning. Prepares the student for a career as an analyst capable of working in public agencies or consulting firms.
- Police and Criminal Justice Administration: Study of the administration and organization of the criminal justice system. Prepares the student for a career in court administration or law enforcement.
- Personnel: Study of the recruitment, placement, training, promotion, and retention of a diverse workforce. Prepares the student for an entry-level position in the personnel division of an organization.
- Legal Affairs: Study of the law and legal institutions. Prepares the student for entry to law school or for a career as a legal assistant.
- Urban Affairs: Study of the political, economic, planning, and development processes in urban settings. Prepares the student for a career in municipal government as a city manager, planning specialist, or policymaker.
- Individualized Concentration: Upon recommendation of the public policy and administration program coordinator, a student may pursue a concentration designed to meet professional interests and career goals that are not encompassed within the concentrations outlined above. Individualized concentrations must be educationally and professionally sound and must not result in any divergence of a student’s overall degree program or NASPAA or AACBS guidelines and standards.
Careers
Depending on the concentration students choose, the public policy and administration major prepares them for careers in the administrative, legislative or judicial branches of local, state and national governments; business organizations, such as public utilities or defense contractors, which work closely with government; hospitals, charitable organizations and other non-profit organizations; and for law school or graduate school admission.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The American Legislative Process
- The American Presidency
- American Interest Group Politics
- Science Policy and Human Health
- Formation of Public Policy
- Politics of the Metropolis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The admissions process is rolling, but it's possible applications will close once the available spaces for admitted freshmen are filled.
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Public Administration Public Policy View 729 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit an application and pay the non-refundable $50 application fee
- A copy of your high school transcript
- English Language Proficiency Scores
- Submit the Certification of Finances Form
- Submit a bank statement showing enough liquid funds to cover the total cost outlined here
- Submit the biographical page in your passport electronically
Tuition Fee
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International
16602 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16602 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
16602 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16602 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
7730 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7730 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for New York City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.