2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Public Administration Certificate

Business Administration – Public Administration

Credential Certificate (Code: C25120PA)

Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions and large to small business or industry.

This program leads to a Certificate. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Public Administration Certificate Curriculum

Required Courses

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PAD 151Introduction to Public Administration

FA

3

0

0

3

PAD 152Ethics in Government

SP

3

0

0

3

PAD 251Public Finance & Budgeting

FA

3

0

0

3

PAD 252Public Policy Analysis

SP

3

0

0

3

PAD 254Grant Writing

SP

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 15

This curriculum is offered via distance education and/or campus. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.

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