Overview
We offer a master degree in Public Safety Administration at Columbus State University. To meet present and future training and educational needs of public safety executives, the Command College offers a study program that is distinctive, flexible and comprehensive.
Learning Outcomes
- Completion of this degree program will provide graduates with the skills to lead public service agencies effectively. Specifically, graduates will
- Describe and assess, in writing and in class discussions, the central concepts of human resource management.
- Identify and assess, in writing, trends in civil and legal liabilities.
- Develop mock strategic plans and effectively assess existing strategic plans embedded in case studies.
- Apply the central concepts of efficient administration in the context of case studies.
- Apply a standard of ethics and fairness amid political, legal, fiscal, and cultural complexities presented in case studies.
- In a semester long research project, identify, assess, and develop a plan that uses the type of data that can inform executive-level decisions in public safety agencies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leadership in Public Safety Administration
- Human Resource Management and Development
- Fiscal Management and Public Finance
- Applied Research in Public Safety Administration
- Organizational and Management Realities
- Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Accounting Public Administration View 692 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must currently be in a supervisory or managerial position in a public safety agency, with significant responsibilities in the areas of management of personnel, interpretation of policies or supervision of other crucial agency functions.
Tuition Fee
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International
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1260 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.