University of the Commonwealth Caribbean - UCC Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

Kingston, Jamaica

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Mar 2025

STUDY FORMAT

Blended, Distance Learning

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration focuses on equipping students with essential skills in management and policy analysis. This program covers topics such as governance, public policy, and ethics to prepare graduates for various roles within the public sector.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public service. Potential roles include public policy analyst, city manager, and program coordinator, allowing you to make an impact in your community and improve public services.

A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Public Administration is designed to show you how public organizations differ from private or corporate organizations. This overview of key aspects of public sector practices and processes found in government and nonprofit organizations will complement both business and social science majors.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.

Online programs

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Global Campus offers two options to international students: 100% Online or Blended, i.e. 90% online with required residencies in Jamaica each summer.

The intake periods for international (non-Jamaican) students are January, March, May, July, and September.