School of Business and Public Management
Academic Commons North 204
912-279-5852
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Heather Farley 279-4569
hfarley@ccga.edu
The future environment faced by nonprofit organizations will be one of increasing complexity, rising expectations and community needs, and the challenge of decreasing resources. Designed with input from key public and private partners in the coastal region, the Bachelor of Public Management (BSPM) prepares students to manage and lead nonprofit organization in this dynamic environment. Rare for baccalaureate degrees and unique for the Southeast Georgia region, the BSPM will provide students with key management competencies and decision skills to support a wide range of organizations and complex programs and policies. Program graduates will help address the growing need in the nonprofit sector for more employees and professional skills.
During the course of study, students are provided opportunities to interact with nonprofit organizations in the community. Internships with nonprofits provide a capstone experience during the senior year. To accommodate working professionals, this concentration will allow students to complete the major fully online.
During the freshman and sophomore years, students pursuing the BS degree are required to take 60 total credit hours. A grade of C or higher is required in all Area F courses and MATH 2112/2112H. An institutional GPA and completion of all course prerequisites are also requirements for entering the major. 30 Credits of upper level courses must be completed at CCGA.
In the junior and senior years students are required to complete a 36 hour common core, an 18 hour concentration, and 6 hours of open electives. Successful completion of an approved internship is a requirement of the major. Upon completion of all degree requirements, students are awarded a BS degree with a major in Public Management with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.
Residency Requirements
In addition to the general College of Coastal Georgia baccalaureate residency requirements, the BSPM has the following additional policies: At least 30 hours of upper level BSPM courses must be taken at CCGA. Courses taken as required for Area F cannot be counted toward the residency requirement.
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 120 |