600
Overview of major themes of modern public administration, including administrative theories and processes, democratic environments, administrative functions and activities, and analytical tools and concepts.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course is designed to provide an overview of personnel management in the public sector.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course covers many aspects of public sector project management, including a guiding framework, technical concepts, and political issues.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of public budgets and processes. Emphasizes the political nature of budget preparation, adoption, administration and evaluation at various levels of government.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Methodology of analyzing and evaluating public programs. Design and use of quantitative and qualitative techniques for predicting and measuring performance.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the fundamentals of managing organizations in the nonprofit sector.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
The study of the appropriate design structures for administering complex organizations in the public sector with an emphasis on management, decision-making, and planning.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration of research methods used in governmental and public sector organizations.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course focuses on the study of leadership within public or nonprofit organizations with specific explorations of how to lead and manage.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Integrative learning 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)
Prerequisites
Permission of Director of Master of Public Administration program
Corequisites
None.
Completion of an applied research project that integrates practical experiences and theoretical contributions. Prerequisite: Permission of the MPA Director.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Permission of the MPA Director
Corequisites
None.