Public Administration Concentration Online

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Degree at Lewis University

The Public Administration concentration of the MA in Organizational Leadership is designed to apply organizational management and leadership principles and theories to the context of managing a public organization, such as a city or village agency or municipality, a police or fire service agency, or a public health organization. A concentration in this area can also benefit managers at private companies that deal with government contracts or agencies.

Coursework in this concentration covers issues such as:

• The challenges of managing organizations that are demographically and culturally diverse
• Comprehending the political process and analyzing public policy issues
• An overview of the organization and procedures at government agencies and how private and nonprofit organizations can most effectively work with them
• Strategic management and decision-making tools and techniques

As state and local government agencies face budgetary challenges intertwined with increasing responsibilities, a Master of Arts in Organizational Management with a concentration in Public Administration can give you an advantage in the competition for high-level jobs in the field.

Advantages of Earning Your Organizational Leadership Degree Online at Lewis University

The Organizational Leadership program has been offered at Lewis University, a respected, traditional school grounded in Catholic and Lasallian values, for 20 years. The online program uses the same rigorous coursework as the campus program and is taught by the same respected faculty members. Other features of the online program include:

• Class sizes limited to 10 to 15 students to encourage interaction
• Students with diverse backgrounds and professional experience
• An easy-to-use interface and 24/7 technical support
• Local students may also take some classes on campus

If you'd like to learn more about the Public Administration concentration, call us today at 1.866.967.7046 to speak to an advisor or request more information.