Overview

Key features

The degree program in Public Service Leadership from Northern Illinois University gives local government employees (serving in areas such as police, fire, parks and recreation, public works and first responders the skills and knowledge needed for public-sector leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Our online degree completion program is designed for working professionals like you who are ready to take their career to the next level. Career options for graduates include:

Public works director
Police sergeant
Emergency management director
Fire lieutenant
Water/wastewater supervisor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process
Public Administration
Political Analysis
Public Service Leadership
Strategic Performance Management of Public Service Organizations
The Ethical Public Administrator

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Leadership View 207 other Bachelors in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted

Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

A completed NIU application

Official transcripts from all high schools attended

ACT/SAT score (if applicable)

Proof of English ability

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23760 USD / year

≈ 23760 USD / year
Out-of-State

11880 USD / year

≈ 11880 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11880 USD / year

≈ 11880 USD / year

Additional Details

Local: $5,115.34 per semester National and International: $10,230.68 per semester

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

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