A focus on the budget as the primary policy and planning document in public and nonprofit organizations.

The study and application of system-level public policy frameworks, theories and models to contemporary policy problems and solutions.

A seminar providing hands-on knowledge in policy analysis and program evaluation using case studies of current analysis projects and problems. Specific techniques include planning, survey administration, forecasting, cost benefit analysis, and impact assessment.

Students will be introduced to systems thinking and network dynamics with a particular focus on managing across organizational and sectoral boundaries, including public-private partnerships, intergovernmental arrangements, and strategic alliances. Tools to undertake strategic analysis and planning will be explored.

Examines how rural and urban communities address poverty, unemployment and other economic problems through job creation and retention, workforce training and support, and other development strategies. Cross-listed with: CDAE 6260.

The Capstone is designed to provide Master of Public Administration students with a summative experience that ties learning competencies to evidence drawn from their course of study. Pre/co-requisites: Core Master of Public Administration courses either prior to Spring semester or simultaneously.

Supervised administrative experience culminating in a written report.