POL-23006 credit hours

Public Administration

Political Science · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Every Year

No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.

POL-2300 prerequisites

Taking POL-2300 is a prerequisite for 3 courses directly, and opens 8 once their own follow-ons are counted.

Description

This course offers a general survey of the major areas of public administration. It introduces students to basic terminology, concepts, and issues in the field of public administration. The course begins with organization theories and the relationship between public administration and politics. Topics may include: leadership, change management, ethics, equity and diversity as human resource issues in the public sector, public sector unionization, policy planning and government budgeting, tools of accountability such as program evaluation and performance measurement. Students also learn about public sector trends in alternative service delivery.

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and POL-2305.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.