PUBPOL 5119

PUBPOL 5119

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course, designed for Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students, focuses on the role of leaders and leadership in public organizations, such as government entities. It is particularly valuable for students who are pursuing or currently have careers in government at the local, state, or national levels, as well as for those working in private firms that interact with the public sector.


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will articulate various leadership approaches and theories in a public affairs context.
  • Students will articulate leadership dynamics in public organizations and the environments in which they operate.
  • Students will discuss leadership models and theories in the context of public organizations to examine their relevance to those institutions and, most importantly, how leaders must adapt their roles to public organizations.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 13732 PUBPOL 5119   LEC 001

    • Sep 28 - Nov 3, 2026
    • Mariama-Arthur, K

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Add Deadline: October 1, 2026. Drop Deadline: October 14, 2026.
    Enrollment limited to: Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) students.