Program: U5130

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Supervision and Management program provides an individual who has an associate degree (or the equivalent) with the opportunity to further his or her education and advance in a chosen profession. The student builds upon the foundational skills attained through the associate degree program by completing upper-division coursework in management and leadership practices. Upper-level coursework in the BAS Program includes a concentrated area of study for developing a theoretical and practical understanding of organizational management.

The Public Administration Concentration of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree program provides the student with an opportunity to analyze how public resources are utilized effectively within a changing environment. Areas of emphasis include foundations of public administration, public relations, public policies and regulations, human resources and labor relations, and public finance.

Admission Criteria

Admission to this program requires an Associate in Science (AS) or Associate in Arts (AA) degree (or the equivalent) from a regionally accredited school or college, and at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0-point scale. The student must meet the requirements for college-level mathematics, reading, and writing. Any deficiencies must be satisfied prior to admission to the baccalaureate program. A student with an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is qualified for admission to the baccalaureate program once he or she has met the above-mentioned requirements. Any deficiencies in General Education requirements must be satisfied prior to graduation with a baccalaureate degree. If the student’s associate degree is from a non-regionally accredited institution, but is nationally accredited, the degree qualifies for admission, but a course-by-course evaluation is done according to Polk State College’s transfer practices and policies.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is able to:
Required Program Core:
PLO 1: Formulate leadership expertise and manage teams and individuals. 
PLO 2: Think critically and ethically about the purpose, design, and function of government, community service, and civil society aseach relates to public, not-for-profit, and private organizations.
PLO 3: Analyze financial and economic data to support organizational decision making.
PLO 4: Integrate management theories and resource-management practices to successfully manage within an organizational unit. 
PLO 5: Collect data and analyze information in order to formulate analytically sound decisions for the planning and utilization of resources.
PLO 6: Analyze and integrate the strategic decision-making and operational-planning process for effectual policy making within an organization.
PLO 7: Communicate effectively through multiple channels and media within internal and external environments. 

Public Administration Concentration:
PLO 1: Integrate information and skills acquired in concentration courses to analyze and present concepts and theories related to: public administration, relationships between public and private organizations, and the hierarchy within public organizations.
PLO 2: Integrate the function and role of government, community service, and civil society as each relates to public, not-for-profit organizations.