Public and Non-Profit Administration Abroad

Focus on the management processes of public and nonprofit organizations that can serve and improve your community while studying abroad. While abroad, you can develop the capacities for ethical judgment, critical thinking, and the core competencies necessary to fulfill multiple roles as effective managers and public servants. Explore the International best practices across the world while traveling to places such as Australia, Ghana, Japan, Italy, and more.

 

Public and Non-Profit Administration Programs

Internships

Academic Advice

Scholarships

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Public Non-Profit

Jordan

Program Suggestions

The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students in Public and Non-Profit Administration

Faculty-Led Programs

Location

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Available Courses

Netherlands

Geography and Planning

Faculty Led

Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement.

Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement. Reflection required

GPY 381

SOC 380

 ENS 380

 PA 380

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Country

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Available Courses

Japan

International Christian University

Exchange

Classes are taught in both English and Japanese; some electives might require moderate Japanese proficiency .

Available Courses

Turkey

Middle East Technical University

Exchange

Massive, park-like campus on the outskirts of Ankara

Available Courses

Romania

University of Babes-Bolyai

Exchange

Undergraduate students may be allowed to take Masters level courses at BBU. This is subject to approval by the Department Erasmus Coordinator.

Available Courses

United Kingdom

Edge Hill University

Exchange

Edge Hill University is not able to administer any financial aid or scholarships that Study Abroad students would normally receive through their home institution.

Available Courses

New Zealand

API: University of Auckland

Provider

Community-based learning or research opportunities

Available Courses

Argentina

API: Humanities and Social Sciences, Buenos Aires

Provider

Guest lectures on urban planning, public budgeting, social entrepreneurship

Available Courses

Kenya

KEI: United States International University

Provider

KEI operates on trimesters allowing you to take up to 5 courses (≈18 U.S. credits) per term.

Available Courses

Thailand

TEAN: Mahidol University

Provider

Focus on Sustainable Development and Social Innovation

Available Courses

Academic Advice

  • The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
  • Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
  • Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
  • Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

Academic Advice

Internships

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad

Internships

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Other Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page 

Ambassador Secchia International Studies Scholarship

Scholarships

Department Contact

CECI Advising Center

[email protected]

460C DeVos Center

 




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