This Public Policy and Administration program at the James Madison University provides specialized training in management and management-related skills. The public policy and administration program's courses provide students with knowledge of:

• The political culture of public work
• The economic environment of public work
• The legal environment of public work
• Organization theories
• Management theories
• Management best practices
• Policy processes

In addition, the public policy and administration major heightens students critical, analytical and communication skills through case studies and exercises. The dual capstone requirement of a public management seminar and an internship demands integration of knowledge from both general studies and major studies by focusing students on specific cases and workplace applications.