Public Policy and Service, BPPS
International and Public Affairs
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) degree is offered for students interested in beginning or continuing a public service career and for those who wish to continue in public administration at the graduate level. Coursework in policy analysis and implementation, community and urban development, and fiscal management prepares students for careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. The BPA is offered in both a traditional on-campus setting and in an on-line format.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Emergency Planner
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Transportation Planner
- Community Planning and Development Representative
Wages & Employment Trends for Urban and Regional Planners:
| Florida Median income | $66,090 |
| Florida rate of growth | +19% |
| National Median wages | $66,940 |
| National Projected growth | +10% |
Source and more information: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-3051.00
Contact Information
Public Administration
MMC: PCA 269A | 305-348-5890
http://pa.fiu.edu