Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about the Public Management courses at Northern Virginia Community College.

1. Who should consider courses in Public Administration?
2. Who should consider the Associates in Applied Sciences Degree?
3. Why do I get the best of both worlds, Business Management and Public Management?
4. What areas of expertise are covered?
5. Can the Public Administration coursework be combined with other coursework?

Who should consider courses in Public Administration?

People in the

• Federal Government
• State Government
• Local Government

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Who should consider the Associates in Applied Science Degree?

People in the

• Federal Government
• State Government
• Local Government

or people who want both the Business Administration and Public Administration.

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Why do I get the best of both worlds, Business Management and Public Management?

Business Management courses offer a foundation in current business practices and theory.

Public Management courses provide an understanding of the process of managing the business of government.

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What areas of expertise are covered?

Elective coursework can be used to develop expertise in areas such as:

• Accounting (ACC)
• Network Security (IST)
• Cisco Networks (TEL)

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Can the Public Administration coursework be combined with other courses?

Yes.  They can be combined with work from other campuses such as:

• Healthcare, Medical Education Center
• International Business, Annandale Campus
• E-Commerce, Extended Learning Institute
• Marketing, Annandale Campus
• Purchasing, Alexandria Campus

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