Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This program is designed to apply economic theory and public administration principles to real world problems. This is an interdisciplinary program that exhibits important strengths in economic analysis and public policy administration, and in rigorous problem solving and policy analytic skills. Students will receive training in the application of economic theory to issues confronting nonprofit institutions. These issues include the reason for these types of institutions and their place in society, ascertaining the demand for their services, achieving objectives at the least cost, and performance evaluation. Courses in political science and public administration will prepare students for dealing with diverse agendas of different groups, surveying public opinion, and solving managerial problems that are particular to nonprofit institutions.

Modul program

The following are the modules: Core Courses 21 credits: ECON 560. Public Finance, 3 credits; ECON 603. Managerial Economics for Nonprofit and Public Institutions, 3 credits; ECON 620. Decision Making Tools for the Nonprofit and Public Sector, 3 credits; POL 581. Administering Public Policy, 3 credits; POL 584. Public Budgeting, 3 credits; POL 619. American Government Seminar, 3 credits; PNI 680. Program Evaluation Methods, 3 credits; Plan A, 33 credits: Core, 21 credits plus 12 credits of electives, which includes a six credit thesis. Plan B, 33 credits: Core, 21 credits plus 12 credits of electives and a starred paper. Plan C, 39 credits: Core, 21 credits plus nine credits of internship, nine credits of electives, and an oral examination based upon a portfolio which is centered on the internship. Elective Courses: COMM 534. Theories and Principles of Public Relations, 3 credits; COMM 536. Public Relations Writing and Publications, 3 credits; COMM 538. Public Relations Case Studies and Campaigns, 3 credits; ECON 520. Economics of Nonprofit Organizations, 3 credits; ECON 542. Law and Economics, 3 credits; ECON 551. Resource and Environmental Economics, 3 credits; ECON 561. Public Finance: State and Local, 3 credits; ECON 565. Urban and Regional Economics, 3 credits; ECON 570. Business Cycles and Forecasting, 3 credits; ECON 571. Money and Banking, 3 credits; ECON 572. Industrial Organization and Public Policy, 3 credits; ECON 630. Seminar: Public Policy Analysis, 3 credits; GEOG 554. Regional Planning, 3 credits; GEOG 555. Urban Site Development, 3 credits; GEOG 590. Issues in Urban Geography, 3 credits; GEOG 650. Land Use Analysis, 3 credits; GEOG 654. Urban, Regional, and Resource Planning, 3 credits; MGMT 550. Employee Selection, 3 credits; MGMT 551. Employee and Labor Relations, 3 credits; MGMT 566. Strategy and Organization of Public Administration, 3 credits; MGMT 567. Organization Theory, 3 credits; PNI 601. Reading in Public and Nonprofit Institutions, 1-3 credits; PNI 630. Seminar in Public and Nonprofit Institutions, 3 credits; PNI 644. Internship, 9 credits; PNI 699. Thesis, 6 credits; POL 570. Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior, 3 credits; POL 582. Public Personnel Administration, 3 credits; POL 583. Managing Local Governments, 3 credits; POL 585. Administrative Law, 3 credits; POL 591. Constitutional Law, 3 credits; POL 619. American Government Seminar, 3 credits; SOC 560. Social Problems and Social Policy, 3 credits; CMTY 555. Grant Development, 3 credits; Nonprofit Institution Concentration: Core Courses 21 credits: ECON 520. Economics of Nonprofit Organizations, 3 credits; ECON 603. Managerial Economics for Public and Nonprofit Institutions, 3 credits; ECON 620. Decision Making Tools for the Nonprofit and Public Sector, 3 credits; POL 581. Administering Public Policy, 3 credits; POL 582. Public Personnel Administration, 3 credits or MGMT 550. Employee Selection, 3 credits; MKTG 519. Marketing of Services, 3 credits; PNI 680. Program Evaluation Methods, 3 credits; Plan A, 33 credits: Core, 21 credits plus 12 credits of electives, which includes a six credit thesis. Plan B, 33 credits: Core, 21 credits plus 12 credits of electives and a starred paper. Plan C, 39 credits: Core, 21 credits plus nine credits of internship, nine credits of electives, and an oral examination based upon a portfolio which is centered on the internship. Elective Courses: COMM 534. 536, 3 credits each; ECON 542. 551, 561, 565, 572, 630, 3 credits each; ECON 640. Economics of Arts and Culture, 3 credits; GEOG 554, 555, 590, 650, 654. 3 credits each; MGMT 566, 567. 3 credits each; MKTG 625. Advanced Marketing Information and Research, 3 credits; PNI 601, 630, 644, 680. 3 credits each; PNI 699. Thesis, 6 credits; POL 570, 582, 583, 584, 585, 591, 619, 3 credits each; SOC 560. Social Problems and Social Policy, 3 credits; CMTY 555. Grant Development, 3 credits.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Applicants to be considered for admission to a master's degree program must have: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, a 2.75 grade point average over the last half of undergraduate education (four full semesters or equivalent)., met the minimum score requirement on the GRE or GMAT and must have higher standards for admission to a degree program may be established by a department. International applicants must have score of 79 or higher on the Internet-based exam with no sub score below 17, or a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based exam, a score of 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and must have graduated from a university in the United States with a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher.

Kualifikasi

Magister (S2)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

St Cloud State University

Nama jurusan

School of Public Affairs, Department of Economics

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