Advance Public Service Leadership From Associate to Bachelor

Gain essential public administration skills, including governance, policy development, and management, progressing seamlessly from associate knowledge to bachelor’s level expertise.

Expand Your Public Administration Career Path

The Associate to Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration equips students with a strong foundation in governance, policy-making, and organizational management. The program emphasizes leadership, public finance, ethics, and strategic planning, preparing students for advanced roles in government and nonprofit sectors. Graduates can pursue careers as public administrators, policy analysts, program coordinators, government officers, or nonprofit managers. The degree empowers students to lead public initiatives, implement policies efficiently, and enhance community services, fostering positive societal impact. With comprehensive knowledge and practical skills, graduates are prepared to navigate complex governmental systems and contribute effectively to public sector success.

Detailed Information About The Course

Introduction to Business

This course will introduce you to the principles and functions of business. Business will be discussed as a part of a total social, political and economic environment. The various functional areas of business will be discussed: economic systems, forms of business ownership, management, human relations, marketing, accounting and finance.

Marketing Essentials

This course is designed to introduce you to the basic marketing concepts. It provides an overview of the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution along with marketing research and strategic marketing process.

Business Communication

This course is designed to give you a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and the role of communication in establishing a favorable outside the firm environment, as well as an effective internal communications program.

Fundamentals of Accounting

The Fundamentals of Accounting course provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of accounting; including Accounting Laws and Processes. This course focuses on user orientation of financial accounting, the uses of financial statements, how to analyze a business entity, and how the accounting system is structured.

Introduction to Finance

Introduction to Finance is a course that introduces basic principles of finance. Through this course, you will be able to develop a fundamental understanding of the finance world, which will help you build a base for pursuing a career in the financial industry.

Management & Administration

The course is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques, and practices in the context of complex, dynamic, changing and globalizing business world. Applying the functional or process approach to the study of management, the discussion will cover all main management functions: planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

E-Business

This course explores what an e-business is and how it is managed. E-Business is an interdisciplinary topic encompassing both business and technology. The major characteristics, opportunities, and limitations of this form of business are explored.

Human Resources

This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, appraisal, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and issues such as diversity training etc. are analyzed.

Fundamentals of Public Administration

This course provides foundational knowledge in public administration, emphasizing the core principles and practices necessary for managing public sector organizations.

Public Administration Principles

This course explores the fundamental principles that guide public administration, including strategic planning, policy analysis, and the application of these principles in public sector organizations.

Public Administration Analysis

This course emphasizes analytical techniques and tools used in public administration. Students will learn how to analyze data to make informed decisions and improve public sector performance.

Public Administration Applications

This practical course allows students to apply their public administration knowledge through real-world projects, case studies, and simulations. The focus is on bridging theory and practice.

Public Administration Strategies

This course focuses on strategic public administration practices, exploring how to develop, implement, and assess strategies to achieve public sector objectives.

Introduction to Public Administration

This course provides you with solid conceptual foundation in public administration and contains latest information on trends in the discipline. Project management focus will incorporate the general principles, practices, tools and resources associated with managing diverse projects within the public sector.

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Why Choose Us

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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Flexible Learning Experience

We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.

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Expert Faculty & Support

Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.

We’ve Got Your Back, Every Step of the Way

At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.

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Make Quality Education Affordable

We believe that financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your future. CUO offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and international student scholarships for accounting majors. You may qualify for up to 80% tuition coverage based on your academic achievements or financial need. Additional scholarships are available for working adults, women in business, and underrepresented communities. Apply early to secure your financial aid and make your accounting degree more accessible than ever.

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What You Need to Enroll In This Program

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Fee

$18,480

Credit Hours

Depends on subjects

Duration of Program

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

What Our Students Say

From classroom learning to career breakthroughs, our students have seen it all. Their success stories highlight the impact of our teaching, support, and industry preparation.

“This course gave me a strong foundation and the flexibility to learn at my own pace. The faculty support was amazing!”
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Introduction to business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding the u.s. business system.
    Understanding the environments of business.
    Conducting business ethically and responsibly.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding entrepreneurship and new ventures.
    Understanding the global context of business.
    Managing the business enterprise .
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Organizing the business enterprise .
    Managing human resources and labor relations.
    Motivating and leading employees.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding marketing processes and consumer behavior.
    Developing and pricing products.
    Distributing products.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting products.
    Producing goods and services.
    Managing for productivity and quality.
    Managing information systems and communication technology.
    Understanding principles of accounting.
    Understanding money and banking.
    Understanding securities and investments.
    Understanding financial and risk management.

Marketing Essentials

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Marketing: managing profitable customer relationships
    Company and marketing strategy: partnering to build customer relationships
    The marketing environment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing marketing information
    Consumer markets and consumer buyer behavior
    Business markets and business buyer behavior
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Customer-driven marketing strategy: creativing value for target customers
    Product, services, and branding strategies
    New-product development and life-cycle strategies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pricing products: understanding and capturing customer value
    Pricing products: pricing strategies
    Marketing channels and supply chain management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Retailing and wholesaling
    Communicating customer value: integrated marketing communication strategy
    Advertising and public relations
    Personal selling and sales promotion
    Direct and online marketing: building direct customer relationships
    Creating competitive advantage
    The global marketplace
    Marketing ethics and social responsibility

Business communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding business communication in todays workplace
    Communicating in teams and mastering listening and nonverbal communication
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning business messages
    Writing business messages
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Completing business messages
    Choosing and using media for brief messages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing routine and positive messages
    Writing negative messages
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing persuasive messages
    Understanding and planning reports and proposals
    Writing and completing reports and proposals
    Preparing and giving oral presentations
    Building careers and writing rsums
    Applying and interviewing for employment

Fundamentals of accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accounting and the business environment
    Recording business transactions
    The adjusting process
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Completing the accounting cycle
    Accounting for a retail business
    Internal control and cash
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Receivables
    Inventory
    Long-term assets: plant assets and intangibles
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Current liabilities and payroll
    Corporations and stockholders' equity
    Long-term liabilities
    The statement of cash flows
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial statement analysis.
    Introduction to management accounting
    Job order costing
    Process costing
    Cost-volume-profit analysis
    The master budget and responsibility accounting
    Flexible budgets and standard costs
    Special business decisions and capital budgeting

Introduction to finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to the foundations of financial management - the ties that bind
    The financial markets and interest rates
    Understanding financial statements and cash flows
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evaluating a firm's financial performance
    The time value of money
    Risk and return
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bond valuation
    Stock valuation
    Capital-budgeting techniques and practice
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cash flows and other topics in capital budgeting
    Cost of capital
    Determining the financing mix
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Dividend policy and internal financing
    Short-term financial planning
    Working-capital management
    Current asset management
    International business finance

Management & administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to management and organizations.
    Management yesterday and today.
    Organizational culture and environment: the constraints.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing in a global environment.
    Social responsibility and managerial ethics.
    Decision-making: the essence of the manager's job.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Foundations of planning.
    Strategic management.
    Planning tools and techniques.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizational structure and design.
    Communication and information technology.
    Human resource management.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing change and innovation.
    Foundations of behavior.
    Understanding groups and teams.
    Motivating employees.
    Leadership.
    Foundations of control.
    Operations and value chain management

E-business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of ec.
    E-commerce market mechanisms.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reatailing in e-commerce: products and services.
    Consumer behavior, customer service, and advertising.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Company-centric b2b and collaborative commerce.
    Public b2b exchanges.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intrabusiness, e-government, c2c, e-learning, and more.
    Mobile commerce.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Laws, ethics, and cyber crime.
    Payments and order fulfillment.
    E-strategy, internet communities, and global ec.
    Infrastructure and application development.

Human resources

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introducing hrm
    Human resource strategy and planning
    Recruitment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selection: shortlisting and interviews
    The employment relationship
    Introduction to the learning process
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and development programmes
    Performance appraisal and performance management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Payment systems
    Managing employee welfare
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health and safety
    Partnership, employee involvement and high performance working
    Discipline and grievance
    Dismissal, redundancy and outplacement

Fundamentals of Public Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Principles of Public Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Public Administration Theories and Models
  • Strategic Role of Public Administration
  • Best Practices in Public Administration
  In Section 2 Public Sector Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Managing Public Sector Organizations
  • Leadership in the Public Sector
  • Human Resource Management in Government
  In Section 3 Public Policy Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Policy Analysis Techniques
  • Policy Research Methods
  • Policy Evaluation and Impact Assessment
  In Section 4 Public Ficial Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Budget Preparation and Management
  • Public Expenditure Management
  • Ficial Reporting and Accountability
  In Section 5 Ethics and Goverce in Public Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Issues in Public Administration
  • Good Goverce Principles
  • Citizen Engagement and Participation

Public Administration Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic Planning in Public Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Strategic Plans
  • Aligning Strategies with Public Goals
  • Strategic Implementation
  In Section 2 Policy Formulation and Implementation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Policy Development Processes
  • Stakeholder Engagement in Policy Making
  • Policy Implementation Challenges
  In Section 3 Performance Management in the Public Sector of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Performance Measurement Techniques
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Performance Reporting
  In Section 4 Public Sector Innovation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Driving Innovation in Government
  • Technology Adoption in the Public Sector
  • Case Studies of Public Sector Innovation
  In Section 5 Public Sector Accountability of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Mechanisms for Ensuring Accountability
  • Role of Oversight Bodies
  • Public Reporting and Transparency

Public Administration Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Data Analytics in Public Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Importance of Data in Public Administration
  • Types of Public Sector Data
  • Data Collection and Management
  In Section 2 Statistical Analysis in Public Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • Data Analysis Techniques
  • Statistical Software Tools
  In Section 3 Policy Analysis Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • CostEffectiveness Analysis
  • Program Evaluation
  • Impact Assessment
  In Section 4 Performance Measurement and Reporting of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Performance Indicators
  • Performance Dashboards
  • Reporting Public Sector Performance
  In Section 5 Ethics and Transparency in Data Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Considerations in Data Analysis
  • Ensuring Data Transparency
  • Communicating Data to the Public

Public Administration Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Case Studies in Public Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analyzing Public Administration Case Studies
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Lessons Learned
  In Section 2 Simulation Exercises of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Public Administration Simulations
  • RolePlaying Scenarios
  • Debriefing and Analysis
  In Section 3 Project Management in Public Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Project Management
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Evaluation and Reporting
  In Section 4 Fieldwork and Internships of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Gaining Practical Experience in Public Administration
  • Professional Development
  • Reflective Practice
  In Section 5 Capstone Projects of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing a Capstone Proposal
  • Conducting Research and Analysis
  • Presenting Findings

Public Administration Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Developing Public Administration Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Strategic Planning in the Public Sector
  • SWOT Analysis for Government Organizations
  • Strategic Goal Setting
  In Section 2 Policy Analysis and Evaluation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Policy Analysis Frameworks
  • Evaluating Policy Outcomes
  • Policy Recommendation Development
  In Section 3 Public Ficial Management Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Budgeting for Results
  • Ficial Risk Management
  • CostBenefit Analysis
  In Section 4 Human Resource Management in Government of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Workforce Planning
  • Talent Management in the Public Sector
  • Employee Engagement and Retention
  In Section 5 Crisis Management and Resilience of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Crisis Management Strategies
  • Building Resilient Public Organizations
  • Case Studies in Crisis Management

Introduction to Public Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Defining public administration
    The continuous reinventing of the machinery of government
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intergovernmental relations
    Honor, ethics, and accountability
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The evolution of management and organization theory
    Organizational behavior
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managerialism and performance management
    Strategic management in the public sector
    Leadership
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Personnel management and labor relations
    Social equity
    Public financial management
    Program audit and evaluation