POLS 4080 - Public Administration

3 cr.

This course provides a critical introduction to public administration in the United States, within the context of organization and leadership in a democratic society. It is intended for students interested in executive departments of national, state and local government agencies. Discussions will revolve around the role of the public administrator in serving the public interest – including the many challenges and conflicts that come with this role. A diverse field by nature, this class will cover many of the commonalities shared by all in public administration, such as management, leadership, budgeting, democracy, and ethics. From this foundation you will be able to build on your public administration knowledge and future career.

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