Overview

This online Public Administration program from Johnson & Wales University develops your public service leadership approach to a number of settings — from government administration to nonprofit management and more.

Students in this program will study leadership, personnel management, policy evaluation, and ethical governance practices. This online program links theory, policy, and practice, giving students the opportunity to learn and utilize skills required for leadership positions in both the public and third sectors.

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences.

What you'll learn

Critically analyze and use knowledge of academic theory, legal issues and/or regulations to inform ethical practice and policy formation within public and third sector organizations/agencies.

Manage and apply effective standards of public and third sector governance within organizational structures.

Assess and effectively manage sector-specific functions, programs and resources.

Advance professional communication, public outreach and responsiveness standards in a manner that promotes accountability, inclusion and other public service values.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Effective Leadership
Financial Management and Budgeting in Nonprofit Organizations
Program Evaluation
Strategic Planning and Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations
Public Administration and Governance
Public Personnel Administration

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

JWU utilizes rolling admissions. International students are encouraged to apply 90 days prior to the intended start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All Postsecondary Transcripts
Two Current Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Current Résumé/CV
All documents must be submitted in the original language.
All documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified line-by-line English translation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15156 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15156 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15156 USD / year

≈ 15156 USD / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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