Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at MidAmerica Nazarene University prepares students for careers as a budget analyst, city manager, county clerk, legislative support, lobbyist, non-profit manager, policy analyst, and more. The program focuses on serving as management in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government. Program courses include: roles of public administration, the management of public policy, executive-legislative relations, public budgetary processes and financial management, administrative law, professional ethics, and research methods. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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MidAmerica Nazarene University

Also known as MidAmerica Nazarene College

1600 E. Euclid, McPherson, KS

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a nonprofit private institution located in Olathe, Kansas and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Church of the Nazarene affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Mid-America Nazarene College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Mid-America Nazarene College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Mid-America Nazarene College earn an SAT score within the range of 410 - 460, or an ACT composite score between 19 - 25. More information on admissions can be found at mnu.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. MidAmerica Nazarene University may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at MidAmerica Nazarene University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mnu.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).