MSP 5230 Public Administration

This course examines historical and current topics of governing and governance focusing primarily on state and local political entities. A variety of governmental models are examined. Contracts between the public and not-for-profit sectors are explored. Other topic areas include budgeting, current governmental issues, developing public policy, duties of elected and appointed public officials, interagency coordination and cooperation, personnel hierarchy and management, role(s) of public officials, as well as taxation policies and procedures. Focus is placed on historical and current public administrators and their leadership styles. A research project and paper are required.