Program Overview

Students in 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?

• It provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in public and nonprofit organizations. The curriculum emphasizes general public administration knowledge but also allows students to concentrate in selected specialties.
• All students participate in service learning courses and internships, through which they interact within the community, apply new skills, and build professional networks.
• Students obtain knowledge and skills necessary to manage and lead organizations and communities in the governmental and nonprofit sectors.
• 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 complete one or more internships, giving them the experience needed to succeed, make better career decisions, and jumpstart their careers.