Online MPA

The course serves as an introduction to evaluation methodology and tools used in designing and delivering effective public service programs. (INFO 5880 or PUAD 6080 required)

An examination of the processes, politics, and techniques of public and nonprofit sector budgeting. Topics include formulation, authorization, appropriation and execution stages. Can take this or PUAD 6540

Course introduces students to fundamental concepts in statistical description and inference. It seeks to provide students with the capacity to use statistical theory and software to generate and evaluate information, important tools for assessing and developing policies and programs.

Examines the constitutional, institutional, political, and social environment in which public administration occurs and introduces students to the important theories, concepts, functions and issues in the discipline of public administration.

This course is an introduction to the use of Business Analytics and big data as a strategic resource. A focus is placed on integrating the knowledge of analytics tools with an understanding of how companies leverage data analytics to gain strategic advantage. The key areas of customer analytics and surveys of data mining techniques and applications will also be covered. Case approach is used to emphasize hands-on learning and a real-world view of Business and big data analytics.

This course is a study of taxation, government expenditures, and fiscal policy in the American economy. It focuses on the economic and political aspects of the government. (Can take this or PUAD 6040)

Examines the nature of employment/merit systems in the context of public sector. Focuses on the value/ethical dimensions of the personnel field and on selected personnel processes such as job analysis, job evaluation, recruitment and selection. (PUAD 6010 required)

An introduction to management issues in the nonprofit sector. Topics include the history and structure of nonprofits, total quality management applications, strategic planning and the role of a board of directors.

This course covers aspects of motivation and science as they generally apply to employees, organizations, leaders and managers, and other stakeholders. (PSYC 6640 required)

A systematic examination of function, problems and issues within the political and constitutional framework of selected areas of state and local government.

This course focuses on the process of developing and writing a strong grant or contract proposal on behalf of a public or nonprofit agency. The course will also discuss best practices for project management to ensure successful implementation of the resulting project.

Focuses on leadership characteristics and managerial styles for the effective conduct of public and non-profit sector organizations. (PUAD 6010 required)

In-depth examination of specific topics. Course may be repeated as topics change.

Provides pre-service students practical knowledge of some of the concepts and theories taught in class.

An advanced course on staffing, recruiting, and selecting personnel, including such topics as analyzing jobs and performance, measuring psychological characteristics, legal considerations, and more. Prerequisite; PSYC 6603

Surveys major theoretical, conceptual and ethical issues in understanding the behavior of public organizations. Compares the behavior of public and private organizations and introduces strategies for responding to problems in leadership, motivation, structure, decision making, communication and organizational change.

Designed to enhanced awareness of how organizational problems can arise from poor people skills, how problems can be minimized or solved by improved people skills and how to develop more effective people skills.