Bachelor of Public Administration in Community and Economic Development (B.P.A)
Learn to enhance community infrastructure and drive economic growth. This program covers urban planning, economic theory, and public policy. Gain practical skills to address local and regional challenges and improve community initiatives effectively, preparing for roles that impact community and economic development.
| Program Name | Public Administration (B.P.A) |
| Program Level | Bachelor |
| Concentration | Community and Economic Development |
| Modules | 18 |
| Credits | 150 |
| Duration | 2 to 4 years |
- Intro to Organizational Behavior
- Intro to Public Administration
- Public Policy Development
- Urban Environments
- Ethics in Law, Business & Management
- Government Relations
- Management Science
- Nonprofit Management
- Government and Nonprofit Accounting
- Adaptive Leadership in Change
- Team Building, Interpers Dynamics
- Local Economic Development
- Planning and Community Development
- Negotiation and Dispute Resolution for Public Affairs
- Data Analysis and Modeling for Public Affairs
- Benefit-Cost Analysis
- Strategic Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
- Vector-based Geographic Information Systems
- Possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Be proficient in English language (as per TOEFL or IETLS test for non-native English speakers).
- Have basic operating knowledge of a smartphone or a computer.
- Distinction: 90% and above
- Pass: 50% to 89.99%
- Fail: below 50%
Public writing and public policy.
Regular fee: $2,000 (USD) one-time fee.
- Payment plans: One-time payment of $2,000, $200/month for one year, or $100/month for two years.
- Payment method: Stripe.
- Provide the names of your previous schools and the dates of attendance.
- Submit a scanned copy of the following:
- government-issued photo ID,
- two letters of recommendation, and
- test scores (TOEFL or IETLS for non-native English speakers).
- ⚠️You can submit the documents when applying or email them later to giuadmissions@fgjf.org latest within four weeks from the start date of your first-course registration.
- Wait for a response from our admission staff within seven working days.
- Receive your provisional admission letter.
- Make payment.
- Start studying.
- Community Development Planner
- Economic Development Specialist
- Urban Planner
- Housing Program Manager
- Regional Development Coordinator
- Community Affairs Director
- Economic Policy Analyst
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Our admissions staff is available Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (EST) to answer your questions and provide assistance with the admissions process. You can reach us by e-mail at giuadmissions@fgjf.org.
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