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Public and Nonprofit Administration

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

Undergraduate Major

Allendale • Face to face (?) • 120 Credits

The public administration minor focuses on the management of public and nonprofit organizations.

Overview

This program provides a solid foundation in public administration, emphasizing the ethical and effective management of public resources. Students learn about the intricacies of public service, including community development, public budgeting, and personnel management.

Courses in this minor cover essential topics like public and nonprofit administration, voluntarism, and public budgeting and finance administration. Additional courses like public personnel policy and organization theory further enhance your understanding of the field. The program also includes a capstone course, allowing you to apply your learning in a practical, real-world context.

The program's strong emphasis on hands-on learning and practical experience ensures you are well-prepared for careers in government and nonprofit organizations. With access to valuable resources and a supportive academic environment, you are positioned for success in making a positive impact in your communities.

Admission Information

School of Community Leadership and Development

[email protected]
288C DeVos Center
(616) 331-6575

Admissions and Recruitment Office

gvsu.edu/admissions

School of Community Leadership and Development

[email protected]
288C DeVos Center
(616) 331-6575

Admissions and Recruitment Office

gvsu.edu/admissions

Career Opportunities

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

Top skills
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 67,486.94 10%
$104,890.51 25%
$170,461.86 50%
$292,639.42 75%
$445,378.47 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Top skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 38,620.40 10%
$ 58,830.42 25%
$ 83,745.24 50%
$120,018.94 75%
$202,197.82 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 72,969.08 10%
$ 86,121.85 25%
$106,572.51 50%
$142,328.21 75%
$179,378.03 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Top skills
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 49,976.69 10%
$ 63,267.73 25%
$ 81,155.08 50%
$ 96,542.71 75%
$119,915.05 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 75,676.08 10%
$ 91,009.38 25%
$114,354.20 50%
$159,180.87 75%
$196,247.54 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Top skills
  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 38,620.40 10%
$ 58,830.42 25%
$ 83,745.24 50%
$120,018.94 75%
$202,197.82 90%

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

Top skills
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 57,227.39 10%
$102,703.98 25%
$173,057.77 50%
$282,234.39 75%
$471,133.82 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Top skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 45,556.38 10%
$ 70,294.54 25%
$101,305.12 50%
$143,543.42 75%
$224,722.32 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Top skills
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 73,415.29 10%
$ 92,597.60 25%
$123,219.62 50%
$166,377.68 75%
$216,706.50 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Top skills
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 48,419.18 10%
$ 60,971.69 25%
$ 77,242.74 50%
$100,741.75 75%
$133,952.16 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Top skills
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 78,109.66 10%
$101,494.16 25%
$137,854.69 50%
$197,867.02 75%
$302,211.23 90%

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Top skills
  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 45,556.38 10%
$ 70,294.54 25%
$101,305.12 50%
$143,543.42 75%
$224,722.32 90%
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