Public administration can offer the opportunity for specialization in such fields as global public policy, fiscal economics and management, and international finances. Another aspect of public administration may involve research. Policy research, program planning, and market analysis are areas that can require this expertise.

A few universities in the United States have extension programs in various parts of Jamaica. Most of the students who enroll in these part-time programs are working professionals who want to continue their education without having to relocate closer to the nation's Universities. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.