Overview
You’re passionate about making a difference in your community. At CMU Online, we’ll help you build the skills you need to change the world. We offer a path in Public Administration for every level of preparation—whether you want to launch your career in public service or you need the skills to advance your career to lead organizations that support the greater good. Flexible online learning options make it possible to expand your skill set and reach for bigger opportunities, even while working full time.
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Location:
On-Campus, Online
Your Goal:
Learn skills that will prepare you for an administrative career in operations, inventory management, quality control, lean manufacturing, project management, and more.
About the Program:
The Ergonomics Administration major focuses on strategies for helping organizations ensure the smooth operation of the manufacturing process. The program explores the manufacturing process in general as well as areas such as operations, quality control, inventory, and production.
You will develop knowledge in:
- Manufacturing and production
- Global management strategy
- Quality and safety
- Lean manufacturing
- Project management
- Marketing strategy
- And more
Get a head start on a master’s degree through an accelerated program path! Eligible students may take courses that apply towards both their bachelor’s degree and MSA program(s). Contact us to learn more!
Program Outcomes:
You will earn your bachelor’s degree (BS or BAA) and graduate with the skills you need to work in areas such as operations, inventory management, quality control, and production as a:
- Project Manager
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Supply Chain Director
- Operations Manager
Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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Location:
On-Campus, Online
Your Goal:
Prepare for an administrative career in human resources by developing skills and knowledge in communication, the legal environment of business, public relations, human resource management, digital literacy, and more.
About the Program:
The Personnel Administration major will provide you with the tools you need to work with leadership and personnel to facilitate communication, represent your organization, and promote a healthy working environment.
You will develop skills in:
- Communication
- Legal processes
- Operations management
- Public relations
- Human resource management
- Digital leadership
- Managing techniques
Get a head start on a master’s degree through an accelerated program path! Eligible students may take courses that apply towards both their bachelor’s degree and MSA, MA Higher Ed & Social Justice program(s). Contact us to learn more!
Program Outcomes:
You will earn your bachelor’s degree (BS or BAA) and graduate with the administrative personnel skills you need to work in diverse industries as a:
- Human Resource Generalist/ Director
- Director of Recruiting
- Global Communications Director
- Administrative Manager
In addition, if you qualify, you will earn credits that can be applied to a related master’s program.
Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Prepare to lead, strengthen, and transform communities through data-informed decision making, strategic leadership, and real-world problem solving in the public and nonprofit sectors.
This program is designed for adult students looking to maximize flexibility and complete a degree as quickly as possible using CMU’s transfer and alternative credit options.
About the Program:
Ready to make your impact on your community in areas such as policymaking and public health? Earn your BS with an option in community development and refine your expertise in key elements of community development through applied, real-world community problem solving and program evaluation.
Designed to help communities and organizations succeed, this program helps you effectively meet the challenges of nonprofits, community agencies and private enterprise. Build practical expertise through focused skill development in leadership, communications, research and strategic planning.
Your option in Community Development allows you to further align your learning to your career path with concentrations in:
- Community Services
- Health Sciences
- Public Administration
Get a head start on a master’s degree through an accelerated program path! Eligible students may take courses that apply towards both their bachelor’s degree and the MSA, MA Special Education or MA Higher Education and Social Justice program(s). Contact us to learn more!
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Bachelor of Science with an option in Community Development and gain the skills you’ll need to best meet your individual career goals within communities, towns, small cities, or urban neighborhoods. Job areas and employment titles include:
- Community Engagement Specialist
- Development Coordinator for Non-Profit Agencies
- Admissions Specialist
- Event Coordinator,
- Public Administrator
- Development Associate
- Peer Advocate
- Healthcare Client Services
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities build to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Equip yourself with the unique knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact in nonprofit organizations. Immerse yourself in advanced training in the field of nonprofit administration and pursue your Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential.
About the Program:
Learn to navigate the complexities of the nonprofit sector, create synergy across teams, and secure the resources your company needs to further its mission. Whether you are already serving in a nonprofit executive role or preparing to step into one, the certificate builds advanced competencies to help you lead with confidence and impact. Through a comprehensive curriculum, you will:
- Build a strong foundation in leadership
- Network with like-minded professionals
- Learn from experts in the field
- Prepare to take the CNP Exam
This program is ideal for professionals with an undergraduate degree complemented by meaningful nonprofit professional experience who want to move into leadership roles.
Program Outcomes:
Completion of this graduate certificate will satisfy the academic component of the CNP and prepare students to take the CNP exam. CMU offers engaging online learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Earn a respected credential and advance your career in public sector leadership.
About the Program:
Our MPA program has been preparing future leaders for public service since 1978. Furthermore, it is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). Now offered fully online, the program provides practitioner-based learning experiences that will equip you to drive change in the public sector. You’ll build the skills to:
- Manage organizations
- Implement data-driven decisions
- Foster cultural competency
- Evaluate programs
- Conduct policy analysis
- Engage stakeholders
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Public Administration and graduate ready to succeed in public service leadership roles across diverse settings, including:
- State and local governments
- Military
- Federal government
- Nonprofit organizations
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Earn an executive degree and advance your career in public or nonprofit leadership.
About the Program:
Build the 21st-century leadership skills employers look for—and use them to change the world. Designed for working adults, this program offers your choice of two formats: fully online or a hybrid of online and face-to-face courses at select CMU satellite centers. You’ll refine your focus in the Public Administration concentration while building executive-level expertise in:
- Organizational dynamics
- Financial and strategic planning
- Administration in our global economy
- Team-building skills
- And more
Do you have industry certifications? You may have already earned 3-9 credits toward your MSA degree through our Certification-to-Credit Program.
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Science with a concentration in Public Administration and qualify to pursue roles such as:
- Elected officials in city, state, and federal government
- City director
- Urban planning and development director
- Nonprofit director
- Director of public relations
- Policy manager
- Foreign service officer
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Add to your credentials and build skills in public sector leadership.
About the Program:
Equip yourself for next-level leadership with our 15-credit graduate certificate in Public Administration—transferable to the Master of Science in Administration program with a concentration in Public Administration. In as little as one year, you’ll gain the skills to make a difference in the public and nonprofit sectors while building expertise in areas such as:
- Organizational dynamics
- Financial and strategic planning
- Administration in our global economy
- Team-building skills
- And more
Do you have industry certifications? You may have already earned 3-9 credits toward your MSA degree through our Certification-to-Credit Program.
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your graduate certificate and build the skills and confidence needed to pursue roles such as:
- Elected officials in city, state, and federal government
- City director
- Urban planning and development director
- Nonprofit director
- Director of public relations
- Policy manager
- Foreign service officer
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Prepare to expand your influence in community organizations and the government sector.
About the Program:
You’re already deeply committed to making a difference. Through the Bachelor of Science in Public and Nonprofit Administration program, you’ll gain the skills you need to do even more. Ideal for grant writers, social workers, nurses, former military members, and others with a desire to serve their communities, the program cultivates expertise in areas such as:
- Nonprofit leadership
- Public sector human resources
- Public budgeting processes
- Public sector research methods
- And more
Get a head start on a master’s degree through an accelerated program path! Eligible students may take courses that apply towards both their bachelor’s degree and MPA program(s). Contact us to learn more!
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Bachelor of Science in Public and Nonprofit Administration and have the option to pursue the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential. Our graduates pursue leadership opportunities in:
- Public and nonprofit organizations
- Government agencies
- Health care facilities
- Media
- Social services
- And more
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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