700
This course is designed to provide an overview of personnel management in the public sector. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of the major administrative reforms in the public sector and their consequent impact on the implementation of programs and projects. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced study of public budgets and processes. Emphasizes the political nature of budget preparation, adoption, administration and evaluation at various levels of government. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Methodology of analyzing and evaluating public programs. Design and use of quantitative and qualitative techniques for predicting and measuring performance. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Overview and assessment of the competencies needed to be an effective administrator in the public sector. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: A minimum of 21 hours of required MPA courses completed.
Credits
1(Spec)
This course examines ethical problems faced by participants in a modern administrative system with a focus on their sources and on methods for resolving them. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of the appropriate design structures for administering complex organizations in the public sector with an emphasis on management, decision-making, and planning. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration of research methods used in governmental and public sector organizations. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course focuses on the study of leadership within public or nonprofit organizations with specific explorations of how to lead and manage. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
This is a study-abroad course that explores urban public policy and management issues with a particular focus on Seoul, Korea. Prerequisites: Admission to MPA program.
Credits
3(0-3)
Pracademic experience where students apply public administration concepts to work experience in the public sector. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Master of Public Administration program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Completion of an applied research project that integrates practical experiences and theoretical contributions. Prerequisite: Permission of the MPA Director.
Credits
3(3-0)