Skip to main content

Compare Programs

Not sure which program is right for you? Comparing programs is easy. Select any program from the dropdown menu below, then choose any additional programs of interest and click "Compare" to see them side by side.

x remove Combined Degree: Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S. and Public Administration, M.P.A.
Credits Required
147
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. Graduate courses are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Expand button
Coursework

Through rigorous coursework, collaborative projects, and hands-on experiences, students cultivate a deep understanding of the issues and emerge as professional and visionary leaders ready to inspire change and foster innovation. The following courses will be used toward completion of the combined degree:

  • PNH 520 (required) as an additional elective
  • PNH 612 for PNH 376
  • PNH 614 for PNH 420
  • PNH 620, 630, 660, 641, or 668 for an undergraduate elective
Expand button
Career Options
Expand button
Application Deadline
Expand button
Skills Employers Want

The Master of Public 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 public administration job openings.

  • Accounting
  • Budgeting
  • Public Administration
  • Financial Statements
  • Auditing
  • Treasury
  • Forecasting
  • Purchasing
  • Public Relations

Source: EMSI, 2022

Expand button