Programs Bachelor's Public Management
Bachelor of Science in Public Management
Management in today's public organizations depends on leaders with fundamental knowledge and skills that are specific to the public sector. This degree was designed to provide the knowledge required to effectively manage for positions in local, state, or federal governments and in public service sectors such as healthcare, welfare, and nonprofit organizations.
A successful leader or manager will have a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, including public administration, public policy formulation, public finance problem solving; and general areas of management including strategy development and human resource management. Learn how to formulate policies, examine finances, create programs and to conduct research. Sharpen general management skills including effective communication, decision-making, ethical behavior, and leadership. Students completing the courses for the degree will obtain the essential leadership skills and knowledge in preparation for a successful public management career.
- Public Management Specializations
-
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Public Management major opt to enroll in one of the following specialization areas:
- Business Management
- Criminology
- Human Resources and Organizational Development
- Program Major Course Descriptions
-
FIN350 - Principles of Finance for the Public Sector: Introduction to financing of and budgeting within public sector institutions, including the history and trends of funds acquisition and distribution. Accountability to governing bodies and taxpayers for the use of public fiscal resources will be examined.
MGT302 - Modern Organizational Theory: A study of organizational theories and how they relate to an organization's environment, structure and design in influencing its strategic and operational effectiveness. Focus includes the roles of individuals and groups operating in contemporary organizational systems.
MGT320 - The Legal Environment of Business: An introduction to the legal influences upon and within businesses, including statutory, executive, administrative, and court law. Included are the roles and influences of contracts and regulations upon business operations.
ORG423 - Communication Strategies for Leaders: A practical review of leadership communication strategies for transmitting, receiving and understanding information in the workplace. Emphasis is on equipping leaders with the knowledge of how to overcome communication barriers by utilizing appropriate strategies and methods.
PMG300 - Public Administration: An overview of issues related to leading and managing public organizations and government agencies. Focus includes policy development, strategic planning, agency operations, civil service systems, legal framework, and ethical considerations.
PMG320 - Public Policy and Strategy: An analysis of the development, implementation and evaluation of public policy and strategy. Study includes influences of administrative, legislative and judicial legal perspectives, as well as accountability to citizens and governing boards.
PMG400 - Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: A practical examination of strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis on understanding the nonprofit sector, creating effective leadership in the planning process, generating internal and external support, and plan implementation.
PMG420 - Public Relations: Provides a review of essential elements and strategies for conducting effective public relations efforts, including communication skills, information and message management, audience targeting, media relations and press releases, and campaign development and operations.
PMG430 - Human Resource Management in the Public Sector: Overview of the application of human resource management functions in the public sector, including recruiting, selecting, training, compensating and appraising employee performance.
PMG460 - Community Development: An examination of the various facets of community resource development and management. Emphasis on planning and management strategies to guide nonprofit organizations in community development projects, programs and efforts.
Please note that minor course name changes may apply. The Academic Catalog under which students are admitted supersedes general information provided on the website. In addition, students should be advised that actual degree plans may vary based upon a full transfer credit evaluation.