PUBM 501 - Foundations of Public Administration

Provides an overview of the practice of public administration, including key current and future issues, basic concepts, and intellectual history. Addresses a variety of topics such as the changing scope and role of governments in American society, cross-national comparisons of political cultures, leadership, roles of administrators in government, administrative responsiveness and accountability, and ethical analysis. Students should take this course during their first two quarters. Required.3

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: College of Arts & Sciences