Overview

If you have a passion for getting involved and serving your community, this major is for you. The skills you develop here will prepare you to affect change through a nonprofit or public-sector organization.You’ll learn about everything from human resources and budgeting to public policy and how to motivate employees. You’ll practice your skills as a manager and leader. And you’ll develop a deep understanding of governance and citizen engagement.You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to get practical experience and test your career choice in the real world. Many of our students take on internships with law offices, nonprofit organizations, congressional offices or even the governor's office. Our Capital City Internship Program connects with an internship in Michigan’s capital, where you’ll build your network, gain experience and get a first-hand look at state government.

Beyond the standard curriculum, you can earn a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential. It’s a great way to show potential employers that you’ve taken extra steps to understand best practices in the nonprofit sector.

Program Highlights

As a Public and Nonprofit Administration major of Central Michigan University, you can:

Expand your learning with an optional certificate in citizen engagement, international nongovernmental organization administration, public policy analysis or public and social entrepreneurship.

Get involved and meet people through the Nonprofit Leadership Student Alliance, the Refugee Outreach Collective or another service-oriented student organization.

Customize your education with electives in grant writing, IT management, public policy analysis and more.

Learn from professors and practitioners who have decades of experience in the public sector.

Careers

A major in public and nonprofit administration sets you up for a successful career in any area of government or nonprofit work. You’ll be ready to thrive as a city manager, policy analyst, fundraiser, nonprofit executive, contract specialist and much more.

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Director

Planning Director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Budgeting Processes

Public Sector Research Methods

Public Sector Human Resources

Internship in Government and Politics

Public Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National Fall start: Rolling admission

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

If your GPA is at least 2.8, we will accept your application using the GPA you provide when you apply.
If your GPA is below 2.8, a transcript is required.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Central Michigan University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

We take several things into consideration when evaluating applications for admission, including GPA, test scores (optional) and academic improvement over time.

As part of the online application, you’ll need to pay a $40 application fee. If your family is experiencing financial hardship, speak to your high school guidance counselor to see whether you qualify for a fee waiver.

You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application, or ask your school counselor to submit your official transcript. We can provide an admission decision and merit scholarship with either one. Keep us updated with new transcripts at the end of each semester. It may mean an upgrade in your scholarship.

You don’t have to submit a test score in order to be admitted and earn a merit award.

Tuition Fee

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International

19800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19800 USD per year during 48 months.
National

10992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10992 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10992 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Mount Pleasant

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Public and Nonprofit Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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