PADM 210 - Public Administration

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course is an intensive study of governmental and non-profit organizations, including organizational structures and functions, including planning, budget, finance, management and leadership. This course emphasizes the interaction and interrelationship of agencies and administrators at all levels of government and the non-profit sector. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify the major historical writers and theoreticians in management, classify them within their influencing historical context, and describe the main content of their contribution. (2) Describe the key practices in planning, budgeting, motivation and leadership, organizing, communicating, and personnel management. (3) Describe ethical considerations associated with the field. (4) Describe the historical, legal, political and social basis of public administration. (5) Describe the structure of and the relationship and interaction between municipal, county, state and federal governments, as well as special districts and non-profit organizations, in the United States. (6) List and explain the responsibilities of and permitted services provided by public agencies. (7) Describe the basic theories of public agency organizational design. (8) Describe the roles and responsibilities of the public administrator in planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting and budgeting. (9) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to public administration.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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