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PADM 3172
Environmental Justice and Policy

Environmental justice is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation and ... view course details

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  • 19019 PADM 3172   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 3730
Comparative Environmental Policy

This course focuses on environmental legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and others as a foundation for US environmental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PADM 5730, PAM 3730

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19265 PADM 3730   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 10775 PADM 5000   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10776 PADM 5000   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Mathiason, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10777 PADM 5000   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19933 PADM 5000   IND 606

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    This is for EPUB (EMPA) students only.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5012
Professional Development 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. 

  • 1.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 10803 PADM 5012   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5114
Systems Leadership

This course will provide MPA students with a graduate-level overview of key principles and techniques in applying systems thinking to organizational leadership, change and design in public and nonprofit ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10771 PADM 5114   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5118
Diversity in Leadership: Experience, Perspective and Relatability in Public Affairs

This course addresses the role of leaders and leadership in public and non-profit institutions' organizational change. view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10920 PADM 5118   LEC 001

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    • TR Kennedy Hall 213
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Younger, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5130
Legal Aspects of Public Agency Decision-Making

This course introduces the application of legal concepts to decision-making processes conducted by governmental agencies, particularly at the federal level. It explores how constitutional law, statutory ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17058 PADM 5130   LEC 001

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    • TR Ives Hall 112
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Manne, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5133
Law and Public Agency Decisions

As technology improves and global infrastructure grows in complexity and reach, government bureaucracies struggle to keep pace. Agencies must adopt and execute new policies while conforming their actions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 10890 PADM 5133   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

PADM 5172
Environmental Justice and Policy

Environmental justice is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •  2511 PADM 5172   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5173
Market Regulation

This graduate-level survey course addresses issues in market regulation and public policy. It reviews and applies tools acquired in prior economics and PADM classes to examine several important policy ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 12020 PADM 5173   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Apr 10 - May 13, 2023

    • Casady, C

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

PADM 5220
Public Finance: Economics of the Public Sector

This course covers topics in public economics, macroeconomics, and political economy. The course will use the tools of economics to consider when and how the government should intervene in the economy, ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10841 PADM 5220   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5320
Public Systems Modeling

This course serves as an introduction to the art of model building, especially related to public sector planning and management issues. The course also introduces the quantitative approach for identifying, ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CEE 6930

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17732 PADM 5320   LEC 001

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    • MW Savage Hall 200
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Loucks, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5340
Introduction to Evaluation

This graduate-level course provides an introduction to basic evaluation concepts and main types of evaluation approach, as well as the norms, values and inherent tensions of professional evaluation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17800 PADM 5340   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5345
Evaluation of International Programs and Projects

This course examines results-based management of the programs and projects of international organizations, with an emphasis on evaluation. The course covers how results-based management concepts can be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10727 PADM 5345   LEC 001

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    • MW Caldwell Hall 100
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Mathiason, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

PADM 5383
Translational Research for Executives

The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of the challenges and benefits of bridging research, practice, and policy. More specifically, the course focuses on the process of expanding, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11659 PADM 5383   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 17 - Feb 18, 2023

    • Day, E

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

PADM 5410
Nonprofit Management and Finance

Provides students with a practioner's focus on financial, managerial, and leadership issues in the non-profit sector, both domestic and international, including universities, hospitals, environmental groups, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17730 PADM 5410   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5418
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

This graduate-level survey course addresses the key concepts and tools of stakeholder identification, mapping, analysis and engagement strategies in working toward sustainable, positive development. With ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 11799 PADM 5418   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

PADM 5426
Public Budgeting, Finance and Analysis

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 course covers the terminology, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18979 PADM 5426   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5432
Public and Nonprofit Marketing

This course covers the foundations of nonprofit and public policy marketing. In this course students will learn how to develop marketing strategies and messages for nonprofit organizations and how to apply ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18978 PADM 5432   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5443
Systems Thinking for Executives I

This course serves as an introduction to systems thinking methods and technical tools that are foundational to all other advanced EMPA coursework. This course focuses on answering three essential questions: ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11697 PADM 5443   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Jan 17 - Feb 18, 2023

    • Cabrera, D

      Cabrera, L

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

PADM 5444
Systems Thinking for Executives II

This course explores the functional elements required to design, develop, lead, and manage a complex adaptive organization (CAO) through the lens of Systems Thinking. Students will explore the essential ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 10955 PADM 5444   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Feb 27 - Apr 1, 2023

    • Cabrera, D

      Cabrera, L

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

PADM 5472
Leveraging Information Technology for Public and Nonprofit Management

Information and communications technologies are fundamentally transforming public and nonprofit sectors. This course combines 1) managerial topics: technology acquisition, outsourcing, project management, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 11815 PADM 5472   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5570
Corporate Responsibility

This graduate-level course provides an overview of the area of corporate responsibility, with particular emphasis on the finance industry. The focus will be on understanding how a growing recognition of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10923 PADM 5570   LEC 001

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    • M
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Siwo, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

PADM 5573
Corporate Responsibility and Public Affairs

In this course, led by Professor of Practice, John Tobin-de la Puente and facilitated by CIPA Lecturer Andrew Siwo, you will critically examine the sustainability-based interactions between corporate entities, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 12043 PADM 5573   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Apr 10 - May 13, 2023

    • Siwo, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

PADM 5612
Intergovernmental Relations

Public and private sector professionals interacting with government agencies need a working understanding of the jurisdictional boundaries of government, the interplay between federal, state, and local ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10778 PADM 5612   LEC 001

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    • MW Warren Hall 150
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5619
Politics, Policy, and Political Management

This course will focus on the political aspects of policy making that increasingly influence policy outcomes. Students pursuing careers in public administration, legislative affairs, and intergovernmental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17728 PADM 5619   LEC 001

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    • TR Savage Hall 200
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Lamb, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5657
Alternative Paradigms, Practices and Challenges in International Development

This course will focus on international development strategies, the historical failures of aid and how rethinking the role of development processes can result in better outcomes for the global south.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18946 PADM 5657   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5658
Fixing the Future: Policy Solutions for Development Dilemmas

This course will address dilemmas or contradictions impeding progress toward achieving sustainable and equitable development goals. Discussions will revolve around six "wicked" development dilemmas and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 19797 PADM 5658   LEC 001

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    • TR Online Meeting
    • Jan 24 - Mar 13, 2023

    • Rivero, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

PADM 5730
Comparative Environmental Policy

This course focuses on environmental legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and others as a foundation for US environmental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PADM 3730, PAM 3730

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17729 PADM 5730   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5734
Disasters, Vulnerability, and Resilience

This graduate-level seminar course addresses some of the key topics in disaster prevention and recovery. The focus is on developing an understanding of problems and trends and discussing challenges and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17752 PADM 5734   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5755
Infrastructure Financing

This course is designed for graduate students considering a career in the public sector in budgeting and debt management, a career in planning, implementing and operating public infrastructure (including ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10722 PADM 5755   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PADM 5757
Infrastructure Project Management and Finance Practicum

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 0.5-1.5 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 11467 PADM 5757   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5855
International Human Rights

The course looks at the origins and operation of the international human rights system developed primarily through the United Nations. It looks at the history of the way in which human rights are defined, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10787 PADM 5855   LEC 001

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  • 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

  • 10723 PADM 5900   LEC 001

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    • MW Kennedy Hall 213
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Eiseman, D

  • 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

  • 10724 PADM 5910   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19910 PADM 5910   SEM 102

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5920
Public Affairs Externships

Combines a professional public affairs externship in a metropolitan area with academic study to provide experience and understanding of the planner's role in formulating and implementing plans and policies. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-8 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 10726 PADM 5920   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

  • Topic: CIPA International Capstone

  • 10725 PADM 5950   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19911 PADM 5950   SEM 102

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PADM 5951
Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Leadership Practicum II

This course is a real-world immersion experience into the kind of work Fellows will undertake. Dealing with wicked and non-trivial problems in large and complex systems where the "client" may or may not ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 10948 PADM 5951   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 10956 PADM 5953   LEC 001

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    • Su Online Meeting
    • Apr 2, 2023

    • Eiseman, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

PADM 5979
Environmental Finance and Impact Investing Practicum

This experiential learning course will provide the opportunity for students to work as a team on some of the leading questions in the area of sustainable finance and impact investing today, while developing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-2.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10970 PADM 5979   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)