POSC - 260. Public Administration

3 credit(s)
The course has four key objectives: First, to give students an overview of the intellectual heritage of public administration and decision making theory, federalism, bureaucratic power, administrative ethics and reforms. Second, to make students familiar with the public policy process, particularly with policy implementation. Third, to convey the basic tools and knowledge of the profession, especially budgeting, personnel, management and leadership. Finally, to familiarize students with current and possible future debates within public administration, including privatization, devolution, democratizing decision making and the global economy.

Prerequisite(s): POSC 100 or Juniors and above.
Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HSMR, PPA)