Overview

Through your courses in the Public Administration program at University of Central Florida, explore the fundamental elements of public management, fiscal management and public policy. You’ll demonstrate an understanding of how policies are implemented and how to mitigate potential challenges caused by policies, specifically related to government agencies.

As a public administration major, you are also required to complete a minor. Choose from minors including emergency management and homeland security, urban and regional planning, nonprofit management or another program offered outside of the School of Public Administration (which must be approved by the undergraduate program coordinator). Classes are offered face-to-face at UCF Downtown, mixed-mode and online. This provides you with the flexibility and convenience needed to balance school, work and life.

Careers

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to gain entry-level employment in a variety of environments including government, nonprofits, and think tanks or other nongovernmental organizations. Positions related to this field often include managing government or organizational operations, anticipating and evaluating public needs, and implementing policies and programs to support a community and its residents.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration in American Society

The Administration of Public Policy

Administrative Theory

Fiscal Management

Human Resource Administration

Public Sector Project Management

Intergovernmental Administration

School of Public Administration Internship Orientation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Orlando, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Self-Provided Academic Record for Knights “SPARK” Form; Students who have already completed high school must submit a current official high school or home-school transcript

Official Standardized Test Scores* from either SAT, ACT, or CLT
Official GED or TOEFL/IELTS score, if applicable

Application essay (strongly encouraged but not required)
$30 nonrefundable application fee

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

22482 USD / year

≈ 22482 USD / year
Out-of-State

22482 USD / year

≈ 22482 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5954 USD / year

≈ 5954 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 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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Careers

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Orlando

Funding

Scholarships Information

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