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If you are interested in natural resources or already have an Associate in Applied Science degree in law enforcement or a related field (or an associate's degree in another specialty), the B.S. in Public Management could be your stepping stone to career success.

This degree can prepare you for leadership positions within the public safety profession - in law enforcement agencies, park services, fire and safety, school and community safety groups or corrections facilities. Management positions within federal or state agencies working with forest services, land management, park services and environmental protection agencies are also career possibilities.

The Common Core

Today’s world is competitive, fast-paced, complex, and technology-driven. CSU - Global Campus’s philosophy is that education must be career-relevant and provide learners with success skills for navigating the modern world in the global information age. Woven throughout the common core are the important themes of technology, critical thinking, research skills, leadership, ethics, and communication, all of which are skills that students will apply and refine as they progress through the specialized curriculum of their major area. The core courses provide students a toolbox for analysis, synthesis and application, as well as a set of shared values about leadership and communication that they will use as they work together individually and in teams throughout their academic program. Courses within the common core support the foundational courses for all of CSU-Global Campus bachelor’s degrees.

Through a series of foundational courses, we will teach you about public organizations, their unique roles and purposes, and current administrative and management issues. The B.S. in Public Management also allows you to focus in a particular area of public management. You may select between two specializations, identified by Colorado employers as areas with growing employment opportunities:

• Public Safety 

Public Safety Specialization

Designed for students seeking leadership careers in the public safety profession or those just entering law enforcement or related fields, the Public Safety specialization provides a thorough understanding of regional, national and local public safety issues through the following courses:

• Introduction to Crime and Deviance
• Fundamentals of Law
• Fundamentals of Penology
• Victimology
• Analysis of Crime and Deviance in the United States

Foundational Courses:

All students also complete a series of 10 foundation courses, designed to provide you with essential leadership skills and knowledge in preparation for a successful public management career:

• Public Administration
• Public Policy and Strategy
• Modern Organizational Theory
• Communication Strategies for Leaders
• The Legal Environment of Business
• Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
• Community Development
• Principles of Finance for the Public Sector
• Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
• Public Relations