Study of the creation and administrative management of public budgets. Emphasizes processes of budget preparation, adoption, administration and evaluation at various levels of government. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: PAD 210.

Overview of common public sector research techniques and how research findings can be integrated into effective organizational decisions. Quantitative Reasoning. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: PAD 210.

Examines the role of public and nonprofit organizations in society. Covers special topics of interest not covered in existing courses. May be repeated when the content is not a duplication of a previous special topics offering. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Recommended: PAD 210.