PUA 500: Perspectives on Public Administration. Provides conceptual perspectives on management in the public sector. Topics covered include public policy, organization theory, management, planning, financial management, leadership, and intergovernmental relations. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 501: Quantitative Methods. A study of statistical measures from a managerial perspective and the use of social science package computer programs for doing statistical analyses. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 503: Research Methods and Policy Analysis. An introduction to skills and concepts useful for research involving analysis and evaluation of public policy and programs. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 504: Organization Theory. Surveys the theories of complex organizations. Special emphasis will be placed on theories dealing with public bureaucracies. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 505: Information Management for the Public Sector. Develops understanding of computer systems and networks. Instills awareness of public sector information management issues such as privacy, security, and accessibility. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 506: Human Resource Management in the Public Sector. Provides students with an overview of personnel management concepts and focuses on various functions and laws which comprise the public personnel management. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 605: Public Sector Economics. This course provides an introduction to microeconomics and macroeconomics. Emphasis is on the leading indicators and the institutions which shape public policy. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 606: Fundraising and Grantsmanship. Explores the techniques associated with fundraising for government and nonprofit organizations. The course includes an analysis of grant writing, special event, and direct donations. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PUA 607: Budgeting in Government Agencies. Applies budgetary principles and theories to the actual preparation of sample budget documents in the local, state, and federal agencies. Critical analysis of budget documents carried out in a series of classroom exercises. Use of computer program in budget preparation will be introduced. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.