Public Administration and Management

Public Administration and Management

Public Administration and Management is an emphasis on budgeting, organizational structure, human resources, and planning. This concentration is available on-campus and online.  

Required Courses:

• PA 4300 Seminar in Public Policy
• PA 4390 Public Budgeting
• PA 4410 Public Personnel Management OR PA 3500 Nonprofit Management

Six credit hours from the following:

• PA 2000 Leadership and Administration
• PA 3180 Elements of Public Management
• PA 4430 Municipal Administration
• PA 4440 Organizational Development and Change
• PA 4530 Strategic Planning

Within the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, students choose two concentrations. Several concentrations that pair well with Public Administration and Management include: Fire Service Management, Gerontology, Information Technology and Communication, Planning and Preparing for Urban Hazards and Public Health. 

A minor in Nonprofit Management is also available; for more information, see the Emergency Management and Disaster Science Academic Advisor.