About the course

A UMassD bachelor's degree in Public Administration will train students to work in the public sector at the local, state or federal level. We aim to prepare graduates who possess the analytical, critical-thinking, and writing skills necessary for employment in the public sector. A BA in Public Administration focuses on communication and language skills as it relates to interacting in human and social services. A BS in Public Administration will require more intensive quantitative analytical skills and prepare you for budgetary and financial management. As student in the Public Administration program, you will learn to: understand concepts, theories and empirical findings in public administration. design research and perform data analysis and interpretation. understand and synthesize professional and popular writing on public affairs. formulate and analyze arguments including their structure and force. assess the relevance and weight of evidence. write clearly and persuasively. organize their ideas in a focused paper or presentation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	North Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2024	North Dartmouth
Spring (January), 2025	North Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2025	North Dartmouth
Spring (January), 2026	North Dartmouth

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

We require:

　　academic transcripts

　　SAT or ACT results

　　a personal statement (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests

　　GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record

　　All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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