PADM 550 - Leadership Practices in Public Administration

In the modern age, public administration organizations are an integral part of the political climate surrounding their offices and agendas. This course will expose students to the professional climate and leadership ethics that are part of the make-up of public administration organizations. Through research in leadership theory and case study analysis of managerial ethics and professionalism, students will gain a contextual understanding of the current workforce climate in public administration organizations. Topics covered will include social responsibility of public offices, best practices in public administration, inclusivity in the workplace, conflict management, professional communication techniques, and strategic, creative collaboration across public administration networks.

(Cr: 3