Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Ottawa University – Kansas City 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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Ottawa University – Kansas City

Also known as Ottawa - Greater Kansas City

1001 South Cedar, Ottawa, KS

Ottawa University - Kansas City is a nonprofit private institution located in Overland Park, Kansas and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 370 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Business Administration
• Healthcare Administration
• Elementary Education
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

The cost of tuition is around $11,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at OUKC may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at ottawa.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).