Public Administration Capstone

Catalog description

This course integrates theory into application presented in a portfolio, demonstrating core competencies in the areas of corporate governance, public personnel administration, public budgeting and finance, constitutional law, public policy, program evaluation and public leadership in the public or nonprofit sector. The objective of the portfolio focuses on the application of knowledge, skills and abilities of a public or nonprofit manager and its role and responsibilities in the public and/or nonprofit sector. The portfolio consists of approved research position papers, PowerPoint presentations, role-playing in the various roles of public officials and administrators, and competency exams. A grade of B or higher is required for satisfactory course completion. Course Residency Requirement This course must be taken as last or next-to-last class; it is not eligible for transfer credit and must be taken at Strayer University.