Public Administration is a multidisciplinary major that prepares you for careers in local, state, or federal government as well as not-for-profit entities. The
Public Administration major at Carroll College is a joint effort between the Business, Accounting and Economics Department and the Political Science Department. With a liberal arts background from Carroll College and the relevant courses in business and political science, you will be qualified for an administrative career. In addition, you will be prepared to pursue graduate work in public administration. Carroll College’s location in Helena (the capital of Montana) provides students with unique opportunities to witness various governmental issues, pursue internship positions, and network with professionals. At Carroll College, learning occurs in a supportive environment of small classes with qualified and experienced faculty.
The Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics also offers majors in Accounting and Business Administration with concentrations in management, marketing, finance, economics, and international business. You may combine any of these majors or add minors from the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics or add minors from other departments to individualize your education.
Major Program Requirements
Thirty-nine semester credits, including:
BA 203-204 Principles of Accounting I and II
BA 310 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
EC 201-202 Principles of Economics I and II
PAD 205 Introduction to Public Administration
PO 104 American National Government
PO 250 Contemporary Issues in American Politics
PO 306 Data Analysis for Public Policy
PO 314 Public Administration and Policy
And 3 courses from the following:
BA 408 Human Resource Management
BA 409 Operations Research
PAD 412 Administrative Internship
PO 230 Montana State Politics
PO 319 Urban Politics
Other Program Requirements
CS 213 Computer Applications in Business
or BA 365 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
