Bachelor of Science [B.S] Public Affairs
The BS in Public Affairs is structured to prepare students for careers in government (federal, state and local), nonprofit organizations, Foreign Service, educational institutions, consulting firms and businesses significantly affected by public policies.
Careers in public administration include emergency management, economic development, criminal justice, public health, national security, labor-management relations, mediation, education administration and environmental policy.
The skills acquired in the program will assist in understanding how governments and nonprofits function, managing people and resources, evaluating programs, creating and balancing budgets, overseeing expenditures, analyzing policy, as well as building knowledge of the laws and policies that govern these sectors.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $44812 | $44812 | $44812 | $44812 |
| Books and supply | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | NA |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2250 | $2250 | $2250 | NA |
| Other Fees | $922 | $922 | $922 | NA |
| Total Fees | $49184 | $49184 | $49184 | $44812 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1250 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 26 | 36 | 1 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 67 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 105 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.