Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S.
Our public and nonprofit administration program is designed to prepare our students for a career in the public and nonprofit sectors. 学生 develop and learn fundraising, financial management, human resources, strategic planning and volunteer management skills.
学生 are admitted directly into this program.Program Overview
学生 in the public and nonprofit administration program learn how to serve the public interest ethically, effectively, and efficiently. They may choose to focus on:
- 社区 development and planning
- 社区 health
- Local economic development
- Public and nonprofit budget and finance
- Public personnel management
Why Study Public and Nonprofit Administration at Grand Valley?
- 学生 obtain the skills and knowledge necessary for success in public and nonprofit organizations. The curriculum emphasizes general public administration knowledge but also allows students to concentrate in selected specialties.
- All students participate in service learning courses and internships, through which they interact within the community, apply new skills, and build professional networks.
- 学生 obtain knowledge and skills necessary to manage and lead organizations and communities in the governmental and nonprofit sectors.
- The Steelcase 图书馆's Johnson Collection on Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership is a valuable resource to students and one of the most comprehensive collections in the country on philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit management.
- 学生 complete one or more internships, giving them the experience needed to succeed, make better career decisions, and jumpstart their careers.
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位置 & 格式
Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's 艾伦代尔 校园.
课程
The public and nonprofit administration curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the subject, while offering some specialized courses to provide them with technical skills. Some of the topics covered include:
- Civic engagement and service-learning
- Local politics and administration
- Organization theory and dynamics
- Public budgeting and finance administration
Combined Degree 项目
Many GVSU undergraduate programs can be combined with an existing master’s degree program to save on tuition and get you into the workforce sooner. On average, you can save $8,500 by pursuing a combined degree and take up to four fewer courses than if earning the degrees separately.
Talk with an advisor about how you can build your combined degree from existing programs to further personalize your education and create your own niche area of expertise.
Admission Requirements
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Helpful Links
For 更多的 Information
School of 社区 Leadership and Development[email protected]
288C DeVos Center
(616) 331-6575
“Grand Valley was very instrumental in helping me become who I am today.”
PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION ALUMNUS, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF WEST MICHIGAN CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY