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Public Administration (Concentration in State and Local Government Management)

Virginia Commonwealth University
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Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Richmond, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Administration (Concentration in State and Local Government Management) at Virginia Commonwealth University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Public Administration (Concentration in State and Local Government Management) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Fairfax, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Administration (Concentration in State and Local Government Management) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Strategic Planning and Management in the Public Sector
  2. Local Government Administration
  3. Advanced Public Human Resources Management
  4. Urban Sociology
  5. Planning Theory and Processes
  6. Legal and Legislative Foundations of Planning

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
  • Personal statement submitted with the online application
  • $65 application fee
  • Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
  • Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, United States

public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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