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Bachelor of Community Development in Public Administration

Mount Pleasant, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

The concentration prepares students to manage government programmes and public services at local, State and national levels.

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 knowledge of Community Development in Public Administration
evaluate organisational problems
Analyse evidence and communicate business decisions. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
Not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

City manager
Policy analyst
Nonprofit leader
Community relations director
Public affairs manager
City or town administrator

Curriculum

Students start with core courses in sociology
Social work and public policy and choose one of three concentrations. The public administration track covers economics
Geography
Politics
Legal systems and budgeting
With applied work such as planning city budgets. The concentration is 12 credit hours
no capstone is stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent (transcripts for grades 9-11 accepted for an early decision
Graduation required before enrolment) or college transcripts for transfer
Proof of English proficiency
Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (grades 9-11 transcripts for a decision, Graduation required before enrolment), Transfer applicants with college credit follow transfer rules

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Official Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,050 USD
Application fee	$55 USD
Deposit	$2,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department	Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.