Bachelor Degree in Public Administration

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  • Course description
    Public Administration is a multidisciplinary major that prepares you for careers in local, state, or federal government as well as not-for-profit entities.  The Public Administration major at Carroll College is a joint effort between the Business, Accounting and Economics Department and the Political Science Department. With a liberal arts background from Carroll College and the relevant courses in business and political science, you will be qualified for an administrative career.  In addition, you will be prepared to pursue graduate work in public administration.  Carroll College’s location in Helena (the capital of Montana) provides students with unique opportunities to witness various governmental issues, pursue internship positions, and network with professionals. At Carroll College, learning occurs in a supportive environment of small classes with qualified and experienced faculty.

    The Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics also offers majors in Accounting and Business Administration with concentrations in management, marketing, finance, economics, and international business. You may combine any of these majors or add minors from the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics or add minors from other departments to individualize your education.


    Major Program Requirements
    Thirty-nine semester credits, including:
    BA 203-204 Principles of Accounting I and II
    BA 310 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
    EC 201-202 Principles of Economics I and II
    PAD 205 Introduction to Public Administration
    PO 104 American National Government
    PO 250 Contemporary Issues in American Politics
    PO 306 Data Analysis for Public Policy
    PO 314 Public Administration and Policy
    And 3 courses from the following:
    BA 408 Human Resource Management
    BA 409 Operations Research
    PAD 412 Administrative Internship
    PO 230 Montana State Politics
    PO 319 Urban Politics

    Other Program Requirements
    CS 213 Computer Applications in Business
       or BA 365 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications

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