BS Public Service and Public Policy (Business) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The School of Public Affairs offers a concentration in business as part of the Bachelor of Science program in public service and public policy. This concentration establishes the links among the corporate world and the public sector by blending public policy and business strategy. You are empowered with a robust skill set essential for leadership roles in today's global landscape.

Faculty: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions | Department: School of Public Affairs | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses PAF 112 Public Service and American Democracy PAF 160 How to Survive the 21st Century PAF 200 Public Service and Policy PAF 201 Economics and Public Policy PAF 300 Public Management and Administration PAF 301 Applied Statistics What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Advocate Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $45,930 Learn more Community Specialist Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $56,730 Learn more Compliance Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Distribution Center Manager Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $107,230 Learn more General Manager (GM) Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $105,770 Learn more Government Programs Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $54,210 Learn more Office Manager Growth: 5.2% Median Salary: $114,130 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 Learn more Politician Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: Not available Learn more Regulatory Affairs Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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