PUBPOL 5668

Leading Data-Driven Organizations II

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This graduate-level survey course, part of a two-course sequence, is designed for students pursuing executive roles in government agencies, state and local authorities, and nonprofit organizations; and with private firms working in the public interest at the interface with government agencies. Through this course, students will develop capabilities uniquely suited to managing and leading organizations in an ethical and sustainable manner.

Prerequisites PUBPOL 5667.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students.

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply principles of organizational behavior and human resource management and use these tools to become effective leaders and managers.
• Conduct financial analysis, including reading and analyzing financial statements, creating budgets and performing budget variance analysis.
• Coach others and provide constructive feedback, offer peers and staff advice to help them develop work skills, and facilitate group work through constructive and timely feedback.
• Listen to and consider alternative points of view with an aim of appreciating and valuing individual differences.
• Share responsibility and information within diverse groups and navigate conflict across difference.

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