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counseling with presentations and class discussions. This class should be taken
during the last six hours of the degree program.

Public Administration

PUAD 502 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The study and application of research methodology for organizations for use as
a tool in decision-making. Emphasis is on applied research theories and designs
for methodological approaches that apply non-experimental and quasi-
experimental research designs as part of the research strategy.

PUAD 503 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course examines the various types of management systems and controls
that are utilized in large complex systems for the purpose of tracking
organizational performance. Students will study the relationship between
strategic management and performance monitoring. An overview of
management information systems and their relationship to organizational
politics will be covered as a necessary part of understanding how planning and
management control systems operate. The emphasis in this course is on public
sector organizations.

PUAD 524 PUBLIC BUDGETING
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Concepts, principles, and practices and their specific application to the
development of resources in support of programs and the allocation of these
resources against the demands at national, state, and local levels. The student
will evaluate performance budgeting, PPBS, and zero-based budgeting.
PUAD 525 SPECIALIZED INDIVIDUAL STUDY (Elective Course)
Prerequisites: Approval of Advisor
Credits: 3
Specialized individual study requires the student to do a major study that applies
and integrates prior learning and course work. The student may design a project
from an academic domain that is relevant for the Public Administration discipline
as approved by the advisor/instructor.

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