Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Public administration


Related Topics

In the News (Mon 30 Nov 09)

  
  Public administration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term public administration sometimes is taken to refer to bureaucracy (as in Federal Administration).
Cameralism is a predecessor of the modern science of public administration.
Public administration theory is the domain where discussions of the meaning and purpose of government, bureaucracy, budgets, governance, and public affairs take place in the field.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_administration   (1444 words)

  
 Public Administration Associates, LLC
Public Administration Associates, LLC partners are recognized among the most trusted, skilled, and effective local government consultants in Wisconsin.
Public Administration Associates, LLC assists municipalities in the recruitment and selection of management personnel and conducts studies on municipal organization, management, public safety, public works, personnel classification and compensation, and budgeting.
Public Administration Associates, LLC has an enviable record of accomplishment in meeting the specific needs of our clients.
www.public-administration.com /index.html   (246 words)

  
 Public Administration Department
Public administration, which is both a subfield of political science and a separate discipline, is concerned with the role played by public employees in policy-making, planning, personnel management, taxation and finance, and in responding to the needs and problems of communities and the nation.
Public administration majors study the larger political environment of public service, and the concepts and goals which underline such functions as budgeting, personnel, policy analysis and management.
Upon recommendation of the public administration faculty, suitable practical experience may be substituted for a maximum of six units of the social science/business requirement.
www.fullerton.edu /catalog/academic_departments/publicadmin.asp   (1867 words)

  
 Public Administration
The mission of the School of Public Administration is, therefore, to provide the required administrative knowledge for those self-directed adult students who want to work or continue to work in such public organizations successfully.
The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration is primarily designed to provide the student with a solid and well-rounded education in government and public organizations.
The competency that the student acquires is based on the foundation laid by the core curriculum, which include introductory courses in administrative, political, and social sciences, as well as in statistics and research methodologies.
www.americanglobalu.edu /PublicAdministration.htm   (891 words)

  
 Public Administration
The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration is a 124-hour curriculum that will prepare the student for an entry-level position in government or a non-profit organization.
Public Administration students are active on campus through the Public Administration Club.
The Public Administration Club is open to all students interested in a career in the public and non-profit sectors.
www.uca.edu /divisions/academic/politicalscience/pa.htm   (502 words)

  
 Public Administration - Academic Programs - Golden Gate University
We'll provide you with an in-depth study of the concepts, history and issues in public administration, and train you on the skills and tools you'll need to become a successful contributor to this important field.
The goal of the public administration program is to provide you with the management, analytical and communication skills, problem-solving techniques and subject-based knowledge required to manage effectively complex organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors.
A strong sense of professional commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior as well as respect for the values upon which the profession of public administration is founded are important goals of the programs.
www.ggu.edu /academic_programs/public_administration   (610 words)

  
 JMU - Public Administration
Administrators must be prepared to deal with changing federal and state regulations and tax rates, as well as population and demographic shifts.
Public administrators work in numerous settings, such as, the military, the White House, Yellowstone Park, the state capital, and the community center down the street.
Public administrators working in federal agencies and departments, for example, they may manage processes to collect taxes, arm the military, conduct foreign policy, perform scientific research, tabulate the census, support the arts or administer Social Security benefits.
www.jmu.edu /onebook/majors/pubadmin.shtml   (928 words)

  
 Program in Public Administration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Public Administration is concerned with the formulation, analysis and implementation of public policy in urban institutions.
The MPA degree at the School of Urban and Public Affairs is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), and the curriculum conforms to NASPAA standards.
The second is to prepare students to apply current theories of management and analysis, thereby helping them to master their current work responsibilities as public administrators and preparing them for exemplary leadership and management in the increasingly complex urban environment of future years.
www.uta.edu /gradcatalog/supa3   (1875 words)

  
 UNO |School of Public Administration | Index
A degree in public administration, aviation, or urban studies prepares you to integrate understanding and insight to lead others.
Students of public administration go on to hold positions of influence in many private and public sectors, including government agencies, the non-profit sector and charitable foundations.
Students in the School of Public Administration are able to access most course materials and assignments via their course home page.
spa.unomaha.edu   (793 words)

  
 Center for Public Administration and Policy
The Center for Public Administration and Policy promotes the common good of our constitutional republic and the advance of public service by providing outstanding education, research, and outreach in the theory and practice of public administration, management, and policy.
To provide qualified public administrators currently in service, and early-career students who intend to become public administrators, with challenging applied and theoretical professional development opportunities in public management and public policy.
To prepare teachers and scholars for faculty service in colleges and universities around the country and the world who will educate citizens and administrators and broaden the scope of knowledge in public administration and policy studies.
www.cpap.vt.edu   (151 words)

  
 Public Administration HotLinks
National Academy of Public Administration: assists federal, state, and local governments improve their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability, focusing on all aspects of government activity.
Public Management and Governance (PUMA): includes information on topics such as budgeting, governance, performance measurement, regulatory reform, and information technology as well as links to other public management web sites.
Public Administration Theory Network (Pat-Net): forum to discuss ideas in public administration and policy; includes a message board and a list of conferences.
www.fin.gc.ca /links/pubadme.html   (1771 words)

  
 Mark 0. Hatfield School of Government
The Division of Public Administration offers a professionally oriented program that focuses on the study of government, health, and non-profit organizations and their management.
The mission of the Division of Public Administration is to develop and strengthen the knowledge, practice of delivery, and management of services to the public.
The Division of Public Administration admits students with a variety of undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, as well as in business, the humanities, and the sciences.
www.hatfieldschool.pdx.edu /PA/pub_admin.php   (198 words)

  
 Public Administration: Information Sources
The field of interest encompasses decisionmaking and policymaking theory, quantitative and other methods for analyzing public policies and their implementation, the theory and practice of public management, as well as the application of policy analysis theory and methods to substantive public policy problems.
Public Agenda is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public opinion research and citizen education organization.
Its two-fold mission is: help leaders better understand the public's point of view on major policy issues, and help citizens better understand critical policy issues so they can make their own more informed and thoughtful decisions.
www.columbia.edu /cu/lweb/indiv/lehman/guides/publoid.html   (1008 words)

  
 2002 NAICS Definitions: 92 Public Administration
The Public Administration sector consists of establishments of federal, state, and local government agencies that administer, oversee, and manage public programs and have executive, legislative, or judicial authority over other institutions within a given area.
To the extent that separate establishment records are available, the administration of governmental programs is classified in Sector 92, Public Administration, while the operation of that same governmental program is classified elsewhere in NAICS based on the activities performed.
For example, the governmental administrative authority for an airport is classified in Industry 92612, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, while operating the airport is classified in Industry 48811, Airport Operations.
www.census.gov /epcd/naics02/def/NDEF92.HTM   (326 words)

  
 Public Administration
Written approvals of both the Dean of the Law School and the Chair of the Department of Public Administration are prerequisites to admission to the JD/MPA Program.
Students may choose from one of the three areas of specialization offered by the Department of Public Administration: administrative management in government, administrative management in health care or administrative management in nonprofit industries.
In case of either substitution, an additional elective in the Public Administration program must be taken to satisfy the 36-credit requirement.
www.pace.edu /dyson/graduate/jurisdoc_public_admin.htm   (486 words)

  
 VCU Libraries | Research Guides | Public Administration
Contains federal and state court decisions, statutes and regulations, legal publications as well as the full text of national and regional newspapers and magazines.
Abstracts from the international literature on public affairs, public and social policies, and international relations.
Public Agenda, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization provides issue guides on topics such as Medicare, welfare, the federal budget and Social Security.
www.library.vcu.edu /guides/pubadm.html   (1792 words)

  
 University of Georgia Department of Public Administration and Policy
The Master of Public Administration Program at the University of Georgia is one of the nation's best for public service education.
Among public universities, the Georgia MPA is tied for 1st in the nation (U.S. News and World Report, 2005).
The mission of the PhD Program at the University of Georgia is to achieve distinction as a leader in public administration and policy education and research.
www.uga.edu /padp   (201 words)

  
 SPPD - Degrees and Programs: Masters Programs: Master of Public Administration: Masters of Public Administration
A career in public administration provides an opportunity to shape the future and make a positive impact on society and the quality of life.
Successful management in the public sector today requires a capacity to integrate regional and local considerations and the ability to achieve desired outcomes within a complex tapestry of intergovernmental fiscal pressures, regulations and the political process.
Most recently, the USC MPA was ranked seventh in the nation in the 2004 survey of public administration, public policy and public affairs programs conducted by U.S. News and World Report.
www.usc.edu /schools/sppd/programs/masters/mpa   (238 words)

  
 American Society for Public Administration - Anonymous   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
All relevant aspects of administrative ethics will be discussed and particular attention will be given to the similarities and differences, both in theory and practice, between Europe, the US and other parts of the world.
Leading the Future of the Public Sector: The Third Transatlantic Dialogue International Conference, May 31-June 2, 2007, hosted by the University of Delaware, School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, and the Institute for Public Administration and organized by ASPA and the European Network on Public Administration and Public Personnel Policies (EGPA) seeks paper proposals.
Public Administration with an Attitude, a new ASPA publication by H. George Frederickson, is now available.
www.aspanet.org /scriptcontent/index.cfm   (707 words)

  
 UOS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The mission of the Department of Public Administration is to provide students with the theoretical tools for the conceptualization and analysis of public fields of management and finance.
It seeks to equip students with the necessary methods for studying the evolution and development of the management of the public sector and public policies.
To conduct research in the general area of public administration for the advancement of the field and to contribute towards improvement of the management of the public sector and government organizations.
www.sharjah.ac.ae /academic/business/administration/information/index.htm   (143 words)

  
 College of Health & Public Affairs
Welcome to the Department of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida.
The Department of Public Administration offers a variety of degree and certificate programs, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The faculty and support staff of the Department of Public Administration bring together a wide diversity of experience and skills for the benefit of those who study and work in public and nonprofit service fields.
www.cohpa.ucf.edu /pubadm   (230 words)

  
 Public Administration
Majors in public administration study how administrators enact policy at the local, state, and federal levels.
Public administrators often must find common ground between people on opposite sides of an issue.
With their experience in management and business, many public administration majors work for private organizations, including sports teams and lobbying firms.
www.collegeboard.com /csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/44.0401.html   (344 words)

  
 Academic Programs
In the emerging “information age,” public administrators are both producers and consumers of research.
The roles of administrator and scholar are increasingly blurred, as scientific reasoning and data gathering increasingly permeates public managerial decision making.
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration should hold a master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or a related field such as business, economics, political science, or sociology.
php.scripts.psu.edu /dept/iit/hbg/Programs/Graduate/PublicAdminDoctoral.php   (2488 words)

  
 Public Administration Degree at Keller
Professionals in public administration are needed to coordinate and direct the services of nonprofit, healthcare and governmental agencies.
The Public Administration program prepares you to implement the goals and shape the future of a wide range of service organizations.
Our faculty members are seasoned administrators who will help you develop your understanding of key concepts needed to succeed in multi-disciplinary nonprofit, healthcare and government environments.
www.devry.edu /keller/programs/m_public_administration/about.jsp   (187 words)

  
 UIC | Public Administration Graduate Program
The mission of the public administration program is to advance the practice of and research on public administration and policy in the urban area of Chicago and beyond through providing an excellent graduate professional education, disseminating scholarly and engaged research to relevant audiences at home and abroad, and contributing service to public and professional communities.
The Graduate Program in Public Administration plans to hire a new tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant level beginning in August 2007.
UIC’s graduate program in public administration was ranked sixth in the area of city management and urban policy in the 2004 U.S. News and World Report list of “America’s Best Graduate Schools,” up from 15th in the magazine’s 2001 guide.
www.uic.edu /cuppa/pa   (233 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.