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Bachelor of Public Administration

University of La Verne

  • La Verne, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of La Verne campus

About the program

A management and leadership degree for people who want to serve the public good.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Public Administration and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Public service management and leadership

Curriculum

  • Core requirements cover quantitative techniques
  • Statistical analysis
  • Economic analysis for policy and planning
  • Techniques of policy analysis
  • Principles of public administration
  • Public budgeting and financial management and institutional leadership. A capstone and an internship requirement complete 40 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with English 4 years
  • Social science 3
  • Algebra 2 and science 2 years at grade C or better
  • Personal statement
  • One recommendation letter and English proof unless exempt
  • SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (freshman) or college coursework (transfer, NACES credential evaluation for foreign university work); proof of English proficiency unless exempt; personal statement; one recommendation letter

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement

How to apply

  1. Check the undergraduate entry requirements and priority deadlines on the university website. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload secondary school transcripts (credential evaluation for foreign university work)
  2. Personal statement
  3. One recommendation letter and English proof unless exempt. Receive the offer and pay the 200 USD non-refundable tuition deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds. Complete International Services check-in on arrival.

Other costs

Tuition per year$51,000 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusLa Verne Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Business
DepartmentPublic Administration
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteMerit scholarships are available to qualified international undergraduate applicants, Based on GPA and test results. A Performance Scholarship may be available to eligible fine or visual arts majors. Award amounts and decisions depend on the applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.