Positively Influence Your Company’s Decisions with an MBA in Public Administration
Working in public administration extends well beyond the positions of elected officials. If you have a passion for upholding constitutional rights and wish to be a part of the policy-influencing process, then Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration in Public Administration degree is for you.
We have created each MBA course as a building block to provide you with knowledge and insight into financial, professional, and administrative issues in government and non-profit organizations. Our goal is to challenge you to become a better business leader as you analyze political and economic decision making and financial processes. With biblical integration and a Christ-centered foundation, our public administration MBA program will magnify your value in the field and empower you to take the Gospel into public sectors.
Our Master of Business Administration in Public Administration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Program (ACBSP). What does this mean to you? Liberty’s ACBSP accreditation reinforces that we are recognized for helping students succeed by providing quality education and practical application for cultivating future leaders around the world.
What Will You Learn in Our Public Administration MBA Degree?
- Fundamentals of public administration
- Politics, strategies, and initiatives of community economic development
- Public policy analysis
- Policy and strategy in global competition
The MBA program in public administration will enhance your knowledge and training in political and economic decision making ranging from local to international levels. You will be prepared to address a variety of government-specific policy issues through critical thinking and knowledge attained from academic studies. Your comprehension of various government processes, policies, personnel, and politics will give you the edge you need to demonstrate your value to any organization.
Career Options for Public Administration MBA Degree Graduates
- Administrative officer
- City/county manager
- Policy implementation specialist
- Public and nonprofit budgeter
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online MBA degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our MBA in Public Administration in as little as 2 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from all over the world. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course).
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
ACBSP
