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3.00 Credits
All other core courses. A student project course that concludes the required core course sequence. Focuses on the analysis of a complex, real-world administrative or policy problem. Requires analyses of legal, financial, personnel, organizational and political aspects of this problem, followed by the preparation of a thorough written and oral report, including recommendations for action. Completion of all core MPA courses is required. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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3.00 Credits
Provides hands-on training and practice in the styles of writing and related communications skills needed by all public managers, including memoranda, letters, and formal reports. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing effective writing and communication related to real-world administrative and managerial situations relevant to the student's particular current or chosen professional position. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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Course will be offer an introduction to comparative analysis of systems of Public Administration in selected nations including Great Britain, France, Japan, China and major non-governmental organizations such as the European Union and the United Nations. The nations and organizations discussed will be compared to each other and to the United States. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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The goal of this course is to assist students function as strong advocates in their future careers and to help them prepare for their thesis or final project presentation. This is an advanced research and writing course. Public Advocacy is the study of effective argument. The course is designed to allow students to focus their prior learning experiences through problem analysis and advocacy. Using individual topics, students will address the problems of advocacy: different types of advocacy situations, requiring different information, analyses and presentations. Substantive topics of current interest and controversy will be discussed in the context of developing and advocating a particular position. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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3.00 Credits
Explores techniques of policy analysis and program evaluation having practical application in such fields as transportation, education, housing, criminal justice and environmental quality. Includes those research and analytical methods most frequently applied in governmental decision-making. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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A practical introduction to database management programs. Demonstrates the use of a variety of other office automation software tools (including graphics, desktop publishing, telecommunications/file transfer, bibliographic text retrieval, computer-aided instruction, and expert systems). Considers issues relating to effective computer management, including computer ethics, security, needs assessment and training. Prior working knowledge of personal computer operating systems, word processing, and spreadsheet programs is needed . 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended specifically for Chinese students in the cohort MPA program. The course will focus on written and oral communications on topics pertinent to public administrators. The purpose of this course is to support those international students whose English skills need strengthening to help them get the maximum benefit from their graduate MPA programs of study. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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3.00 Credits
The course has the learning objective of becoming aware of the general management challenges that the use of information technology presents for governments and to be able to develop appropriate policies that address these challenges. Upon completion, students should be able to apply best practices to the management of computer hardware, software, networking, and other technologies in government and appreciate how the use of electronic government technology can transform government and be able to help governments develop and manage effective programs of e-government use. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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3.00 Credits
Reviews development of merit-based civil service, examining implications of political accountability, and patronage and professional responsibility. Considers personnel recruitment, examination and promotion procedures in light of collective bargaining, affirmative action, and employee productivity and performance evaluation. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the budget as policy and management control mechanism in public and nonprofit agencies. Introduces students to concepts, principles and procedures of governmental accounting. Links budgeting to program management, accounting, financial reporting and auditing. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Science & Letters College Social Sciences Department
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