Public and Nonprofit Administration

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)
  • Minor

The public and nonprofit administration program at Grand Valley State University focuses on the management processes of public and nonprofit organizations that serve and improve our communities.

Program Offerings at Grand Valley

Students of the public and nonprofit administration program learn how to serve the public interest ethically, effectively, and efficiently. They may choose to focus on:

  • Grant writing
  • Health care financing
  • Public sector information technology

Coursework

The public and nonprofit administration curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the subject, while offering some specialized courses to provide them with technical skills. Some of the topics covered include:

  • Local politics and administration
  • Public budgeting and finance administration
  • Organization theory and dynamics
  • Voluntarism and the nonprofit sector

Career Options

Due to its many community connections, Grand Valley can help students gain employment in public service careers in areas like:

  • Local, state, and federal government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Private sector firms

Why Study Public and Nonprofit Administration at Grand Valley?

Students who are interested in nonprofit administration may have opportunities to exploit Grand Valley's three unique nonprofit resources:

  • Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, which focuses on financial, technical, and administrative support on teaching, research, and service related to nonprofit activities.
  • Community Research Institute, which provides quality research and critical data for community improvement.
  • Grand Valley library's endowed Johnson Collection for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, which is one of the country's best collections of books, journals, and audiovisuals on the nonprofit sector.
  • Students have opportunities to collaborate with faculty on ongoing research projects and other students will find or create research opportunities independently.

For More Information

School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration
www.gvsu.edu/spnha
(616) 331-6575
Admissions Office
www.gvsu.edu/admissions

“Grand Valley was very instrumental in helping me become who I am today. There are dynamic on-campus experiences available to anyone who chooses to take advantage of them and these experiences really helped me.”

JAMON ALEXANDER
PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION ALUMNUS

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