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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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PADM 5000
Special Studies

This course is for students wishing to do independent study with a PADM faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10898 PADM 5000   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10899 PADM 5000   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Johnson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10900 PADM 5000   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Mathiason, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11019 PADM 5000   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Ahmad, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5009
Career Management for Public Affairs

This course prepares MPA students to enter the job market with the expertise and experience to launch a successful career as well as obtain professional skills necessary to be leaders in the field of public ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 17829 PADM 5009   LEC 001

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Reed, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5110
Public Administration

This course prepares students to work within government departments and agencies, state and local authorities, and nonprofit public benefit corporations; and with private firms working in the public interest ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10897 PADM 5110   SEM 101

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17859 PADM 5110   SEM 102

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5119
Leadership for Public Service

This course for Executive MPA students addresses the role of leaders and leadership in public organizations (i.e., government entities). The course will be especially valuable for students considering ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 12031 PADM 5119   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA
    • Nov 14 - Dec 17, 2022

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

PADM 5210
Intermediate Microeconomics for Public Affairs

The primary learning goals of this course are (1) to understand the core concepts of microeconomics and (2) to develop analytical/problem-solving skills. This course differs from typical intermediate-level ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10933 PADM 5210   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Mathios, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5310
Applied Multivariate Statistics in Public Affairs

This class is an applied introduction to multivariate statistical inference that is aimed at graduate students with little prior statistical experience, and satisfies the Quantitative Methods and Analytics ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17965 PADM 5310   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Miller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17966 PADM 5310   LAB 401

  •  
    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Miller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17967 PADM 5310   LAB 402

  •  
    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17968 PADM 5310   LAB 403

  •  
    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17969 PADM 5310   LAB 404

  •  
    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5313
Managerial Statistics for Public Affairs

An introduction to statistical methods commonly used in managerial decision making.  Topics to be covered include the descriptive analysis of data, inferential methods (estimation and hypothesis testing), ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11822 PADM 5313   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Sep 24, 2022

    • Van Es, C

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5343
Program Evaluation

This course is a general introduction to evaluation research for assessing social programs and interventions. The course uses an evolutionary and systems thinking perspective on evaluation. Students will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 12032 PADM 5343   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Nov 14 - Dec 17, 2022

    • Trochim, W

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

PADM 5414
Project Management

This hands-on, skill-building graduate-level course for Project Management. The focus is on how to best manage public sector projects including those managed by government agencies, nonprofits, consulting ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11009 PADM 5414   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Brenner, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17855 PADM 5414   LEC 002

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Brenner, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5423
Financial Accounting for Executives

In this course, you will construct and interpret accounts of revenue, accounts receivable, inventory, assets, long-term debt, and equity. You will have the opportunity to examine the rules for financial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11090 PADM 5423   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA
    • Oct 3 - Nov 5, 2022

    • Quinn, L

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

PADM 5424
Public Budgeting and Finance

This course will contribute to the success of future public and nonprofit leaders by introducing them to a critical aspect of public service management….budgeting and finance. The class covers the terminology, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11087 PADM 5424   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Oct 3 - Nov 5, 2022

    • Musell, R

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

PADM 5441
Effective Writing for Public Policy

The course explores policy writing in its various forms, including: memos, briefs, position papers, op-eds, legislative testimony, formal letters, email, press releases, and social media. This course will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17834 PADM 5441   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17835 PADM 5441   LEC 002

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Oct 12 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5442
Effective Policy Writing for Public Affairs

The course explores policy writing in its various forms, including: memos, briefs, position papers, op-eds, legislative testimony, formal letters, email, press releases, and social media. While this course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11823 PADM 5442   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Sep 24, 2022

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5449
Systems Thinking in Public Affairs

This course serves as an introduction to systems thinking methods and technical tools in the field of public affairs.  Students will develop skills that allow them to understand how to improve their analysis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10852 PADM 5449   LEC 001

  •  
    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Cabrera, D

      Cabrera, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5450
International Public and NGO Management

This course develops from a general discussion of the differences between management of international public and NGO organizations and similar organizations at the national level or below, through ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10764 PADM 5450   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Mathiason, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    MPA Students or Instructor Permission.

PADM 5455
Comparative Public Administration: The Case of Seoul, Korea

The purpose of this seminar is to provide graduate students with an introduction to the scholarly development of comparative public administration, as well as criteria for comparison in public leadership, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18463 PADM 5455   SEM 101

    • M To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5634
Corruption, Governance, and Development

This interdisciplinary graduate-level survey course addresses issues related to the nature and extent of corruption and fraud, waste, and abuse in the public sector, and in private/nonprofit ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17858 PADM 5634   LEC 001

  •  
    • W To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Ahmad, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5717
Energy Transition: Policy, Financial, and Business Interactions

The course utilizes discussions, presentations, research papers, and simulations to explore the policy, financial, and business implications, opportunities, and risks, of climate change, specifically the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17831 PADM 5717   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Riedl, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5858
Business and Inequality

Through discussions, presentations, and research papers, we will examine increasing US inequality, and the interaction of business's role and impacts, alongside potential policy prescriptions (UBI, tax ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17949 PADM 5858   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Riedl, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5900
Consulting for Nonprofit and Government Organizations

This class teaches practical skills that will enable students to work with clients in the local community, learn about organizational structure and culture, and gain real-world experience as they complete ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10864 PADM 5900   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5910
Special Topics: Cornell Institute for Public Affairs Domestic Capstone

Provides 2nd year MPA students with opportunities to practice skills they've learned in their coursework and professional experiences to address policy or management problems for real-world clients in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: CIPA Domestic Capstone

  • 10441 PADM 5910   SEM 102

  •  
    • M To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5930
Writing Professional Reports for Public Affairs

This 7 week seminar course will focus on writing for policy and professional audiences in public affairs. This course is directed toward second-year students in the MPA program who plan to complete ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 11935 PADM 5930   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Oct 12 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Barnes, C

      Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5949
Systems Thinking Modeling and Leadership

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11094 PADM 5949   SEM 101

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Cabrera, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5950
Special Topics: Cornell Institute for Public Affairs International Capstone

Provides 2nd year MPA students with opportunities to practice skills they've learned in their coursework and professional experiences to address policy or management problems for real-world clients in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10842 PADM 5950   SEM 101

  •  
    • W To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: MPA students.

PADM 5953
Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) Capstone

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-3 Credits Graded

  • 11091 PADM 5953   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous