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    (Internships may be conducted at any time during the year, but registration for course credit must occur in the spring or summer semesters only.)
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Highlighted Courses

Coursework developed specifically for the NEW Public and Nonprofit Human Resource Policy concentration is available. Classes include:

  • PAUS 3211 Career Development in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
  • PAUS 3611 Intro to Human Resource Development (HRD) in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
  • PAUS 4211 Issues and Problems in Personnel Management Systems for Public and Nonprofit Agencies
  • PAUS 4261 Organizational Contexts of Public and Nonprofit Personnel Policy and Administration

PAUS 8461, Ethics and Public Administration. This course, taught by Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux, fills a requirement for the MPA Management and Finance Track.

  • The first part of the course will cover the philosophical underpinnings of ethical reasoning as well as techniques for ethical reflection at a personal and organizational level.
  • The second part will consider issues related to the practice of ethical decision-making in public sector settings, including considerations of social justice and equity, lying, “whistle blowing,” and leadership versus representation in a democratic society.

PAUS 8731, Managing Diversity in the Global Context. Taught by Dr. Carol Hansen, this course is an excellent elective for many MPA career tracks and MS-UPS specializations. It would also fit well with many other degrees offered at Georgia State. This course will focus on cultural differences in employee, management, and organizational behavior. It will cover issues such as:

  • Trends in internationalization and immigration
  • Definitions of culture and descriptions of cultural frames that impact the work place
  • Cross-cultural differences in work and decision-making styles
  • International teams
  • Expatriate adjustment and related HR issues
  • Working in Third World organizations

Photo above: MPA advisory board members meet with students at a reception to gain new insight into the program.