Wichita State University
Course Information:
PADM 725 Human Resource Management in Public & Nonprofit Organizations
Graduate
3 Credits |
The focus of the course is management of a vital resource: people. It assumes familiarity with the structure and function of local, state and federal government. The course engages students in an examination of human resource management involving paid staff, volunteers, board members and elected officials.
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PADM 865 Financial Management in Public & Nonprofit Organizations
Graduate
3 Credits |
Analyzes state and local government expenditure and revenue system; introduces state and local financial administration.
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PADM 870 Fundraising & Financial Management in Nonprofit Organizations
Graduate
3 Credits |
Prospect research, proposal writing and financial management are essential aspects of effective nonprofit management. The course begins with an introduction to fundraising from public (state, local and federal government) and private sources (individuals, foundations and corporations). It continues by engaging students in analysis of financial statements (balance sheet, revenue and expense statement, cash flow statement and notes) budget preparation (operating, program and capital).
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PADM 871 Community Networks
Graduate
3 Credits |
A number of forces are converging including those associated with the global economy that demand changes in the way that government relates to community including nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). This class uses systems logic to explore how networked solutions might be formed joining the resources of governmental agencies, NGOs, and citizens as coproducers of community improvement. Systems logic and collaborative networks are designed to reduce suboptimization in investment of public resources through collaborative investment. This class encourages students, who are the future of public administration, to view citizens as assets rather than liabilities and illuminates the connection between the behavior of public agencies and the behavior of citizens. Governments that appeal to narrow bands of self-interest will encourage citizen to behave similarly by retreating from responsibility to community into behavior that is increasingly driven by self-interest. Conversely, public agencies who behave in ways that are consistent with the long-term well-being of community are more likely to successfully engage citizens in ways that improve the functioning of government and enlist commitment to community. This class demonstrates how citizens; as individuals, as constituents of government, and as members of NGOs can become coproducers of community improvement.
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Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
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Level | Title/
English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working
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Public Administration
Graduate |
Master in Public Administration |
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12 Hours |
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No certificates listed.
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Additional InformationThe Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs has a diverse faculty, staff and graduate student body, who together use applied learning and applied research that benefits the community. The Hugo Wall School connects students and faculty with partners that include local government, state government and nonprofit organizations. The MPA is designed to support the learning needs of working adults. The degree can be earned fully online or in-person. Faculty are easily accessible and are actively interested in their students' success. The Hugo Wall School makes a unique contribution to Wichita State's long-standing commitment of service to the community.
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