Business (Public Service and Public Policy) ,BA
Administration, Business, Community, Legislation, Management, Public, Service
Combine your commitment to public service with a strong foundation in business principles. Through coursework that includes ethical leadership, strategic planning and effective governance, you'll gain the skills to help shape public policy that benefits individuals and communities.
In the Bachelor of Arts program in business with a concentration in public service and public policy, you develop strong business skills as you become knowledgeable about public policy and administration. You explore the process of policy development, learn about how to lead a public organization, and examine the public sector through multiple lenses, gaining practical tools to address its distinct challenges.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 117 College Algebra - Math
intensity: Moderate
This video provides an overview of the Business (Public Service and Public Policy) degree program at ASU.
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.
Readmission requirements: Students must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable) and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements. Transfer students should select an additional major, which must be outside the W. P. Carey School of Business, when applying for admission. Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this program and did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in the BA program in applied business and technology solutions in W. P. Carey School of Business, which is offered via ASU Online as well as at the Polytechnic and West Valley campus locations. Students not interested in that program or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance in selecting another degree program.
Students should refer to the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine whether they meet change of major requirements. Students ready to change their major should submit their request through the advising website.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
As globalization continues to impact the way business functions, study abroad programs provide vital experiences to students. They gain valuable skills that employers are seeking, including communication skills, flexibility, motivation and a real-life perspective on business applications worldwide. Graduates of the public service and public policy concentration have a firm understanding of how the relationship between a local marketplace and public policy can impact global decisions.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in business with a concentration in public service and public policy.
Job opportunities in the public sector are increasing for graduates because of retiring workers and an increasing demand for public services. Through comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy and public administration, the program prepares students for work in public, nonprofit and private sectors.
The program also offers preparation for students who wish to pursue graduate degrees in:
- law
- nonprofit administration or other public service
- policy-oriented areas
- public administration
- public policy
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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8.8%
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$101,860
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4.6%
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$56,730
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4.5%
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$141,900
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-4.2%
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$78,740
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4.6%
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$114,130
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21.5%
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$88,940
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3.4%
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Not available
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4.8%
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$74,750
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4.5%
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$141,900
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3.8%
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$106,660
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Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business
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BA 160
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-965-4227
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
