Overview

Key Features

The Public Administration program at University of North Florida prepares students for successful careers as managers in the public and nonprofit sectors. The curriculum enables the student to understand the scope and activity of governance in modern society, and to administer public and nonprofit programs effectively. For the student who already has significant work experience, the program provides opportunities to gain new skills and obtain a broader perspective on the responsibilities and obligations of public and nonprofit sector management. While public administration is generally associated with a political science background, students from any discipline who are interested in public or nonprofit careers, or who are currently employed in the public or nonprofit sectors, are encouraged to apply to the program.

The program caters to beginning and mid-career professionals, offering almost all courses in the evening, generally from 6:00-8:45 pm. In order to provide flexibility with full career schedules, we offer some hybrid and full distance learning courses as well, though the prospective student should expect to take the majority of courses on campus in the evening. We have made a commitment to work with serving active duty Jacksonville Navy personnel to craft a program that works around deployment obligations.

The mission of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration is to serve the State of Florida through excellent educational opportunities involving teaching, quality research, and effective civic engagement. The department focuses its resources to provide both undergraduate and graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities for understanding, participating in, and managing institutions, process, and behaviors characteristic of national and international politics and public affairs. With excellent instruction as the highest priority, the department also supports extensive interaction with external constituencies through local, regional, state, and national professional service, and applied and theoretical research. The department is dedicated to maintaining program effectiveness for both students and community partners through continuous self-assessment and improvement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Local Government Policy and Administration

Nonprofit Management

Public policy

Health Administration

National Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-12-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jacksonville Beach, 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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General requirements

Application for Admission Fee

Completed Application for Admissions

International High School and Post-secondary Transcripts

English Language Proficiency

Official Test Scores

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

18792 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18792 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8892 USD / year

≈ 8892 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville Beach

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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