Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA)

Barry University welcomes students with roots in many countries and values cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Campus life includes student-led media, performances, athletics, academic societies, clubs, cultural celebrations, and professional support. The main campus in Miami Shores offers lawns, study spaces, and a chapel, while downtown Miami, beaches, the Wynwood Arts District, Brickell, and major cultural institutions are a short car ride away.

Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters as Barry College for Women, Barry became a coeducational university while retaining its Catholic intellectual tradition. Its educational approach connects learning, reflection, informed action, and a commitment to social justice. Academic options include the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Podiatric Medicine, and the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando. Programs range from the arts, education, humanities, and sciences to business, health care, nursing, law, and podiatric medicine.

Small classes, with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, support direct attention from faculty. Orientation includes the student-led O-Team and ORI 100 Class. The Center for Academic Success and Advising provides academic coaching, tutoring, and financial aid counseling, while the Career Center supports internships and alumni engagement. Barry also offers classes at locations across Florida, online, and in the Bahamas, with flexible programs for working professionals.

The Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) program prepares students to lead in public and nonprofit organizations. It focuses on policy analysis, organizational management, finance, and leadership, equipping students with in-demand skills. The program is designed for working professionals and is delivered entirely online in 7-week sessions.

The program requires 120 credits, with up to 30 credits potentially earned through the Experiential Learning Portfolio based on prior work and community service experience.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Fully online, with courses delivered in 7-week sessions. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 59% of applicants.