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x remove Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S.
Credits Required
120
Format
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

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
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Career Options

Due to its many community connections, Grand Valley can help students gain employment in public service careers in areas like:

  • Local, state, and federal government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Private sector firms
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. and B.S. in Public and Nonprofit Administration at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Grant writer
  • Data and policy analyst
  • Fundraising and development associate
  • Community outreach coordinator
  • Compliance coordinator
  • Special events manager
  • Program development coordinator
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Budgeting analyst
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