PADM 5414

PADM 5414

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This hands-on, graduate-level course is designed to prepare leaders how to best manage public sector projects including but not limited to government agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, and think tanks. The goal of this course is to build project management strategies including fundamental processes as well as invest in innovative trends and new approaches to plan, manage, and implement projects. The class also includes skill building to effectively manage teams which includes leadership, equity, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. As a graduate-level course, students are expected have thoroughly read all assigned materials prior to class and to be well-prepared to participate meaningfully throughout the semester. This course is highly engaged, and students will be working on teams collaborating throughout the semester to practice these skills. This course is designed for Master of Public Administration students, however other professional Master students, advanced undergraduate, and PhD students may enroll with permission.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite or corequisite: CIPA students who did not pass the English Language Assessment offered by CIPA during orientation are required to take PADM 5051, PADM 5053, or PADM 5053.

Distribution Category (KCM-HE, SBA-HE)

Comments This course is reading and writing-intensive.

Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate how to plan, schedule, manage, and control projects including timelines, budgets, and all aspects of project implementation.
  • Students will demonstrate effective management strategies and leadership skills including conflict resolution, forming project teams, and managing performance.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11009 PADM 5414   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17855 PADM 5414   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person