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The major in public policy and administration provides students with a general foundation in the nature of public policy, the public workplace and its political, legal and managerial environments. This major prepares students for professional employment and leadership in government and nonprofit organizations. The program consists of a core of courses offering general knowledge essential for understanding and working in the public arena. This core provides students with an appreciation of the political culture and economic environment of public work, measurement techniques and a basic understanding of the policy process. Students are offered a choice between two concentration options: public policy or public management. In the public policy concentration students acquire knowledge of the nature, dynamics, implementation and substance of public policy and its analysis. Courses address: Policy processes. Techniques for analyzing policy options. The dynamics and substance of particular policy issues. The public management concentration emphasizes management and management-related skills. Courses address: The legal environment of public work. Organization theories. Management theories and applications. Management best practices. In addition, courses in both concentrations heighten students' critical, analytical and communication skills through case studies, exercises and the intensive writing requirement. The public policy concentration requires a senior seminar experience that seeks to bring policy theory and analytical skills to bear on a practical issue of public policy. Public management students must complete the dual capstone requirements of a public management seminar and an internship, requiring an integration of knowledge from both general studies and major studies by focusing students on specific cases and workplace applications.
Program overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The major in public policy and administration provides students with a general foundation in the nature of public policy, the public workplace and its political, legal and managerial environments. This major prepares students for professional employment and leadership in government and nonprofit organizations. The program consists of a core of courses offering general knowledge essential for understanding and working in the public arena. This core provides students with an appreciation of the political culture and economic environment of public work, measurement techniques and a basic understanding of the policy process. Students are offered a choice between two concentration options: public policy or public management. In the public policy concentration students acquire knowledge of the nature, dynamics, implementation and substance of public policy and its analysis. Courses address: Policy processes. Techniques for analyzing policy options. The dynamics and substance of particular policy issues. The public management concentration emphasizes management and management-related skills. Courses address: The legal environment of public work. Organization theories. Management theories and applications. Management best practices. In addition, courses in both concentrations heighten students' critical, analytical and communication skills through case studies, exercises and the intensive writing requirement. The public policy concentration requires a senior seminar experience that seeks to bring policy theory and analytical skills to bear on a practical issue of public policy. Public management students must complete the dual capstone requirements of a public management seminar and an internship, requiring an integration of knowledge from both general studies and major studies by focusing students on specific cases and workplace applications.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
James Madison University is proud to offer over 130 undergraduate degree programs, in disciplines ranging from business to communications, education to health and behavioral studies, technology to engineering, science to math, as well as humanities and social science, and visual and performing arts.
Tuition fees
For international students, tuition, insurance and ISS fees for 2019-2020 are $31,600, with living expenses approximately $13,640.
Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
Admissions process
If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at James Madison University, you will need to visit the university’s website for specific information relating to the admissions process as admission requirements for international students may vary for each individual nation.
You will also need to ensure you have proven proficiency in English language. For more information about this click here.
Please note there is a one-off orientation fee of $180 and an internet fee of $60.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Policy and Administration - Public Policy Concentration
Public PolicyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Program overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Tuition fee and scholarships
Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
More programs from the university
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James Madison University is proud to offer over 130 undergraduate degree programs, in disciplines ranging from business to communications, education to health and behavioral studies, technology to engineering, science to math, as well as humanities and social science, and visual and performing arts.
Tuition fees
For international students, tuition, insurance and ISS fees for 2019-2020 are $31,600, with living expenses approximately $13,640.
Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
Admissions process
If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at James Madison University, you will need to visit the university’s website for specific information relating to the admissions process as admission requirements for international students may vary for each individual nation.
You will also need to ensure you have proven proficiency in English language. For more information about this click here.
Please note there is a one-off orientation fee of $180 and an internet fee of $60.
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