POL 301:  Public Administration
Dr. James Ward

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Books:

Johnson. Public Administration, current edition.

Balanoff, ed. Annual Editions: Public Administration, current edition.

Grade Breakdown:

Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 3 20%
Book Review 20%
Field Assignment 20%
TOTAL 100%
Course Content:

Public Administration: What Is It?

Evolution of Public Administration

Government and Organization Structures

Intergovernmental Relations

Public-Private Partnerships

Political Dynamics of Public Organizations

Public Policy

Administrative Leadership and Management

Planning and Decision Making

Public Budgeting

Public Personnel Administration

Government Regulation

Government and Citizens

Implementation and Evaluation

Accountability and Ethics

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