Public Management and Governance

Catalog description

This course provides an in-depth look at key concepts in public management and governance. Starting with the basic structure of the U.S. Constitution, the course examines how the tensions facing public administrators and officials have changed over time in both public organizational theory and practice. Topics include public institution and organization theory, public budgeting, citizen engagement, e-government, public-private partnerships, collaboration and governance, and recent innovations in management practice. Class will include guest lectures from current public administrators.