Public Management

• Bachelor of Arts
• Major

Stetson's BA in Public Management is 32 units and prepares you for leadership roles in government, nonprofit organizations and private firms that work closely with public agencies. Through a curriculum grounded in political science, you'll develop the institutional, technical and managerial skills needed for careers such as city or county manager, government analyst and nonprofit executive, with opportunities to continue into a Master of Public Administration program.

Why Public Management at Stetson University?

Stetson's Public Management program combines public policy, administration and leadership training with personalized attention and small class settings. Required and elective courses help you understand how public policies are developed and implemented while building the analytical, organizational and decision-making skills used in public sector management.

Rooted in a broader liberal arts environment, you'll learn to approach complex public challenges with integrity, social responsibility and a global perspective. Whether you pursue government service, nonprofit leadership or a public-facing role in the private sector, you'll graduate prepared to lead in an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven world.

Related Programs:

• Political Science
• Pre-Law

“Stetson seemed like an awesome place to be. After a wonderful visit, I was sold.”

— Lana Kolchinsky ’22

Career Outcomes

The Public Management major at Stetson is tailored to equip you with the skills necessary for a career in public service. This program prepares you for various roles within local government, such as analyst, departmental head, or city/county manager. It also opens doors in nonprofit organizations, where you could become an analyst or executive director, and in for-profit organizations, as a government relations analyst or lobbyist. 

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• Brooke Coe, University of Minnesota
• David Hill, PhD, University of Florida

Affiliated Faculty

• Clay Henderson, JD, Samford University

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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