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Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the study and practice of public administration.  The history of public administration, the issues and theories that confront it, and the political climate and management issues of ethics, staffing, budgeting, and implementing policies are analyzed.  

This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.

PLEASE NOTE:
Attendance and participation are mandatory in all university courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

Course Objectives

Week 1

  • Discuss governing in an age of transformation.
  • Explain the changing environment of governance.
  • Explain the importance of public participation to promote accountability.

Week 2

  • Discuss the concept of leading public organizations strategically.
  • Discuss collective leadership in a shared-power environment.
  • Explain collective leadership and democratic governance.
  • Explain the importance of developing intrapersonal skills as a public leader.

Week 3

  • Explain the importance for public leaders to be able to inspire their employees using public service motivation. 
  •  Discuss the unique context of public sector compensation.

Week 4

  • Explain the performance budgeting process.
  • Discuss the various types of government revenue.
  • Explain reliable revenue systems.

Week 5

  • Define the historical meaning of public service.
  • Discuss the emerging opportunities for public leaders to embrace ethical principles.

Prerequisites

None

Disclaimers

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with an Enrollment Representative.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

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Foundations of Public Administration
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
May 28, 2024 to Jul 01, 2024
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
Foundations of Public Administration
Type
Instructor Led
Days
T, M
Time
12:00AM to 11:59AM
Dates
Aug 06, 2024 to Sep 09, 2024
Campus
Online Campus
Building
Online Non-Degree
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
119.8
Location
  • Online Campus
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (3 units) $1,194.00 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Resource Fee $170.00 Mandatory
Credits/Units
3 Credit Hours
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