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Course Descriptions

Critical Issues in Public Administration

GPA 8225

0-20 Credits

This course explores in-depth those changes that are likely to have the greatest impact on local government managers in today's environment. External factors such as changing demographics, rising citizens' expectations, and the evolving nature of federalism will be examined as context for how effective managers must now respond. Several important internal issues such as how to motivate the new work force, how to determine the costs and benefits of technology in service delivery, and governing body expectations for successful managers will also be covered.

Elective course for this programs:
Master in Public Administration (Concentration in Administering Local Government and Managing State and Local Policy-Traditional Model)
Master in Management (Traditional Model)
Master in Nonprofit Management (Traditional Model)

Past Course Syllabi and Instructors for this Course:

Term	Location	Instructor	Course Syllabi
Fall 2007	St. Paul Campus	Lyle Wray	PDF File
Summer 2006	St. Paul Campus	William Joynes Wally Wysopal	PDF File