MBA in Public Administration
Advance Your Career in Public Administration with Integrity and Excellence by Pursuing Our MBA in Public Administration
Let us help you achieve your goal of advancement, whether in the field of education, civil service, development, or federal government. Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Administration can give you advanced training and studies in best practices to provide the best success for public services and organizations. If you want to use the best techniques from business to help steward public services, Liberty’s MBA in public administration can help give you the training you need.
With Liberty’s mission to Train Champions for Christ, you can be confident that your degree is founded on strong biblical principles. Earning an MBA from Liberty can train you for excellence and integrity in all you do.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Master of Business Administration – Public Administration Degree
Fast-Track Your Education
With the 3+1 Accelerated Business Program, you can earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just 4 years, saving time while advancing your career.
Get Involved in Business Clubs
Join our business-related student organizations and honor societies to expand your network, gain valuable experience, and grow as a future business leader.
Access Top-Tier Resources
Our 78,000-square-foot School of Business features a simulated stock trading room with New York Stock Exchange display boards, a Center for Cyber Excellence, a Center for Financial Literacy, and state-of-the-art IT labs with a networking and data center to enhance your learning experience.
Turn Innovation into Opportunity
At Liberty’s Center for Entrepreneurship, you can transform your business idea into reality by networking with students, mentors, and entrepreneurs while accessing world-class facilities, programs, and events designed to provide the tools, resources, and free workshops needed to foster your entrepreneurial spirit.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Public Administration MBA Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Public Administration can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Administrative services manager
- Chief executive officer
- Community relations coordinator
- Contract administrator
- Director of development
- Human resource manager
- Public administration consultant
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our MBA in Public Administration Degree?
With Liberty’s Master of Business Administration in Public Administration, you will examine the politics of government bureaucracy and the current emerging trends while developing practical approaches to community economic development.
You will also study vital business concepts in marketing, finance, business law, market research, organizational design, global economics, human resources, and operations management. With a variety of advanced business skills, you can have the flexibility to conquer ever-changing challenges in the business field.
Featured Public Administration MBA Courses
PADM 501 – Fundamentals of Public Administration
PADM 530 – Politics, Strategies, and Initiatives of Community Economic Development
PADM 550 – Public Policy Analysis
COMS 560 – Communication and Conflict
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Administration Degree?
Learn from Leaders Who’ve Done the Work
At Liberty, your MBA in Public Administration is shaped by faculty who bring their professional experience straight into the classroom. You’ll study under professors who have spent years in the field, offering you real-world insights while also helping you grow academically and spiritually.
Grow Your Network, Grow Your Future
From the moment you enroll, you’ll be connected with faculty mentors, industry professionals, and fellow students who are invested in your journey. Whether through class discussions or career events, you’ll find support and collaboration that extend beyond graduation.
Discover Tools That Move You Forward
Our School of Business offers access to career-enhancing resources like guest lectures, professional development events, and the HandShake networking platform, free to you as a student. With an average of 40 guest speakers visiting annually, you’ll gain exposure to ideas and leaders who can shape your career trajectory.
Join a Legacy of High-Achieving Graduates
Liberty’s MBA alumni have earned positions at prestigious firms like Apple, Google, and the Big Four accounting firms. With 75% of our business faculty holding terminal degrees and deep industry knowledge, you can feel confident that you’re preparing for success with a program that delivers proven results.
Admissions
How do you become an MBA in Public Administration Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- At least 15 hours of upper-level (300-400 level) undergraduate coursework in business
- Students without the required undergraduate coursework must pass our BMAL 590 course and earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 on any other graduate-level coursework
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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