MBA Public Administration Emphasis
Course Descriptions
- BUS 580 - Public and Nonprofit Management (3 Credits)
This course is designed to examine public and nonprofit management. This type of management is driven by mission and/or executive/legislative direction. Students will learn both the theory and practice of public and nonprofit management, using the concept case method and service learning opportunities. - BUS 585 - Public Budgeting and Finance (3 Credits)
The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the primary financial management issues and decisions that confront senior management in the nonprofit and the public sectors. Students will gain an understanding and examine financial analysis techniques from both a practical and strategic perspective for operating and capital decisions. - BUS 590 -Policy Analysis (3 Credits)
This course introduces the study of public policy and analysis. It provides an overview of key policy areas and examines three aspects of public policy study: (a) government institutions and the policy making process, (b) the concepts and methods of policy analysis, and (c) the role of policy analysis in clarifying public problems and helping citizens and policymakers choose from among policy alternatives. - BUS 595 - Public Administration Capstone (3 Credits)
The Capstone Course offers each student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the theory and practice of public administration by applying the knowledge and skills gained in the MBA-PA program. This involves completing a portfolio project reflecting the cumulative knowledge gained from these experiences.