Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) is a distance education degree completion program designed to focus on leadership in non-market environments (such as local, state, and federal government organizations, and non-profit institutions). Its primary assumption is different from leadership practices in the private sector due to unique features of the public sector.

One of the main challenges of the 21st century is the effectiveness of public and non-profit organizations. To evaluate and to participate effectively in organizations of the future requires a broad-based understanding of the political, philosophical, and practical dimensions of public leadership. The LPS online degree completion program significantly focuses on providing non-traditional students with a liberal arts foundation in the ethical, theoretical, and policy analytical skills necessary to be effective leaders in public sector organizations.

Your courses are provided via online technologies, enhanced by CD, DVD, and various interactive Internet-based learning applications.

Requirements

The B.A. in Leadership in the Public Sector requires 122 total hours. Of these total hours, 30 credit major hours are required.  The complete list of degree requirements in greater detail can be found by clicking here.  All University and College of Humanities and Social Sciences requirements for graduation must also be completed by students.

Admission

For a complete list of admission criteria and procedures, go to the program Web site.

For further information

For further information go to the program Web site, or contact the program by phone at 919-513-0881. For general information on distance education at NC State, click here.