The Bachelor of Public Administration (BA) program prepares students to work in city management, policy analysis, program direction, direction of development, budget consulting and analysis, human resource management, occupational safety coordination, lobbying, information specialization, and granting writing. The Bachelor of Public Administration program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, Yesbud staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Bachelor of Public Administration curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor. It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of Yesbud’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as Yesbud programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example.

Core Courses and Topics in Public Administration:

Public Administration
Political Economy
Management
Comparative Public Administration
Human Rights and Administration
Development Theory
Poverty and Development Strategies
Population Studies
Decentralization, Governance and Development
Research Methods
Public Infrastructure Planning and Management
Policy Making and Analysis
Organizational Behavior
Social Sciences
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics

Orientation Courses:
Business Communication/Communication Skills
Community Based Participatory Action Research (Research Publication)
Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
Seminar International Development (Publications)

Research Project in Public Administration:
Bachelor Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Bachelor Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Each Bachelor of Public Administration graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

Skills Obtained
Arbitration skills
Skill in the use of computers and other office equipment
Skill in oral and written communications
Public speaking skills

Employment Opportunities for Public Administration
Administrative Assistant
Non-Profit Organization Administrator
Retail Store Manager
Human Resources
Manager Claims Adjuster
Examiner or Investigator Executive Assistant