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Applied Statistics for Public Policy and Management
Two-quarter sequence explores how to formulate research questions, gain experience with conducting research, and learn how to assess which statistical tools or research methods are appropriate to answer different types of policy or management questions. Covers probability, descriptive statistics, hypothesis…
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Economics for Policy Analysis and Management I
Examines the use of microeconomics in policy analysis. Includes a review of supply, demand, and how government actions (e.g., taxes, subsidies) affects economic efficiency in a competitive market. Develops a deeper understanding of consumer choice as a function of preferences…
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Managing People
Explore the fundamentals of managing people with a specific emphasis on managing people in nonprofit and public agencies. Covers theoretical and practical aspects of management such as: learning how to motivate a team for results; understanding key aspects of human…
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Managing Organizational Performance
Addresses questions of organizational design, personnel, and operations management to equip students with skills to perform effectively in mission-driven organizations. Core topics include organizational design, inter-organizational networks, human resources and staff management, improving service delivery and production flows, measuring and…
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Leading for Equity
Introduces frameworks from organizational leadership research to provide a foundation for equity-centered leadership in the public sector. Critically examines normative organizational practices and provides foundational concepts about different types of diversity, ethical responsibilities of public leaders, and approaches to cultivating…
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Research for Public Impact
Introduces applied policy research methods used across public, nonprofit, private, and academic settings.
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Policy Lab
Provides support for undergraduate public policy research project. Students develop, implement, and deliver project for a professional client.
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Education and Workforce Policy
Introduces the historical context, policy environment, and contemporary issues pertaining to education policy in the United States. Examines the tension between theory and practice between education policy and workforce policy.
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Ethics, Leadership, and Policy Implementation
Examines complex ethical challenges and pressures facing public administrators in policy implementation and public service.
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Data Science, Economy, and Policy
Explores the use of data science as a tool for developing the economy and making public policy. Lays the foundation for understanding the role of data science in shaping and changing the economy and related public policy.