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O'Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs · B.S.P.A.
Bachelor of Science in Public Management and Leadership (B.S.P.A.) helps develop managerial skills to help you lead government organizations at the local, state, or federal level. You’ll study public finance and budgeting, urban development and planning, and contract management while gaining unique insight into public sector challenges.
The learning goals for this program focus on public governance and policy process, leadership, managing the internal organizational context, and communication.
This degree will cover government and nonprofit accounting, auditing, and taxation—and you’ll have opportunities to explore global approaches to public finance by studying abroad.
Finance · Government, Politics, and Public Service · Nonprofit, Philanthropy, and Fundraising
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Whole school, not this major · 2023–24 graduates
Employed (full- or part-time) or continuing their education: 98%
O'Neill School, all undergraduates whose status is known
82% knowledge rate.
Source: O'Neill Career Services: Undergraduate Career Outcomes
Whole school, not this major · 2023–24 graduates
Median salary across all sectors: $53k
O'Neill School, all undergraduates
Source: O'Neill Career Services: Undergraduate Career Outcomes
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