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Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S.
The public and nonprofit administration program focuses on the management processes of public and nonprofit organizations that serve and improve our communities.
6%
National Job Growth by 2025
Source: EMSI, 2020
Program Overview
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:
- Community development and planning
- Community health
- Local economic development
- Public and nonprofit budget and finance
- Public personnel management
Why Study Public and Nonprofit Administration at Grand Valley?
- All students participate in service learning courses and internships, through which they interact within the community, apply new skills, and build professional networks.
- Many public and nonprofit administration students participate in study abroad programs and spring break service learning trips.
- Over 90 percent of recent graduates are successfully placed (employed, attending graduate school, or both).
- The Steelcase Library's Johnson Collection on Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership is a valuable resource to students and one of the most comprehensive collections in the country on philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit management.
- Students are required to complete one internship and may register for a second, which gives them the experience they need to succeed, make better career decisions, and jumpstart their career by helping them gain employment more quickly.
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