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Public Administration - Certificate

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2023-2024 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
BUSN 1031 Finance for Public and Private Sector Management BUSN - 1031: Finance for Public and Private Sector Management Description BUSN 1031 Non-financial managers and supervisors will gain knowledge and skills necessary to make sound financial decisions. Emphasis on the key financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and budgeting for the public and private sector. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: BUSN1031 — PDF	3
BUSN 1320 Managing Diversity BUSN - 1320: Managing Diversity Description BUSN 1320 Identify what it takes to become a diversity leader in your organization and community. Learn the complexities of managing in todays diverse workforce. Explore the evolution of diversity from the past, present and future perspectives. Assess personal, group and organizational viewpoints toward diversity and diversity initiatives. Examine the legal aspects related to discrimination, affirmative action, bias and stereotyping in human resource activities. Implore effective communication methods to build relationships and understanding. Utilize the differences, similarities and tensions of individuals and groups into a collaborative and competitive advantage for your organization. Eliminate barriers affecting equal access and professional growth and mobility. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: BUSN1320 — PDF	3
BUSN 1600 Introduction to Public Administration BUSN - 1600: Introduction to Public Administration Description BUSN 1600 This introductory course provides an overview of the field of public administration by focusing on the theoretical and practical knowledge. The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the basic principles, context, environment, organizational structure and contemporary issues in public administration. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: BUSN1600 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	9

First Semester - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
BUSN 1121 Employee and Labor Relations BUSN - 1121: Employee and Labor Relations Description BUSN 1121 Examine all aspects of employee and labor relationships. Learning will include the various employee engagement strategies, performance management system, collective bargaining and legal and ethical considerations. This course observes the standards for the Human Resource Certification Institute. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: BUSN1121 — PDF	3
BUSN 1210 Project Management BUSN - 1210: Project Management Description BUSN 1210 Understand the project management process and learn to utilize the appropriate tools to initiate, plan, execute, control and close projects. Learn to apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Understand how organizational planning impacts the projects by means of project prioritization based on risk, funding, and the organization's strategic plan. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: BUSN1210 — PDF	3
BUSN 1602 Public Administration: Organizational, Managerial and Legal BUSN - 1602: Public Administration: Organizational, Managerial and Legal Description BUSN 1602 This course examines the background and implementation of public policy through managing, leading and the core functions of public management. Organizational theories, decision making and legal aspects related to public administration will also be addressed. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: BUSN 1600 Introduction to Public Administration Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Course Outline: BUSN1602 — PDF	3
BUSN 2970 Internship BUSN - 2970: Internship Description BUSN 2970 An internship experience provides the business student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in courses through a work setting. The experience also helps students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional networks. **Register in the last semester of the program unless otherwise approved by the advisor. Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Course Outline: BUSN2970 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	12

Total Credits:	21