Global Public Administration, Certificate

Concentration in Boundary-Spanning Leadership

In this concentration, students will: (1) evaluate and employ concepts and theories in global boundary-spanning leadership that fosters cross-collaboration among the three sectors of business, government, and non-profits; (2) develop skills to use data effectively across three sectors for real-time problem-identification, definition, decision- making, problem-solving, and most particularly, program evaluation. 

Curriculum

Boundary Spanning Leadership

Concentration in Boundary-Spanning Leadership
Required Courses
GMPA 6010Critical Issues in Governance: Strategic Leadership1
GMPA 6020Critical Issues in Business: Strategic Management1
GMPA 6030Critical Issues in Nonprofit Management: Strategic Collaboration1
GMPA 6050Quantitative Reasoning for Program Evaluation1
Choose one from the following:1
Economic Reasoning for Public Decision-Making
Critical Issues in Leadership Theory and Practice: Ethical Analysis
Critical Issues in Leadership Theory and Practice: Innovation Management
Global Leadership and Problem-Solving - Public Health in Africa
Global Leadership and Problem-Solving: Economic Development in Latin America
Total Course Units5

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.


Concentration in Leadership and Problem-Solving

In this concentration, students will: (1) evaluate and employ concepts and theories in public decision-making including economic reasoning and ethical analysis as it relates to global issues; (2) develop written and oral communication skills designed to deliver major decisions to a public audience on global issues.

Curriculum

Leadership and Problem-Solving

Concentration in Leadership and Problem-Solving
Requirements
GMPA 6040Economic Reasoning for Public Decision-Making1
GMPA 6060Critical Issues in Leadership Theory and Practice: Ethical Analysis1
GMPA 6080Global Leadership and Problem-Solving - Public Health in Africa1
GMPA 6090Global Leadership and Problem-Solving: Economic Development in Latin America1
Choose one from the following:1
Critical Issues in Governance: Strategic Leadership
Critical Issues in Business: Strategic Management
Critical Issues in Nonprofit Management: Strategic Collaboration
Quantitative Reasoning for Program Evaluation
Critical Issues in Leadership Theory and Practice: Innovation Management
Total Course Units5

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.


Concentration in Strategic Leadership and Innovation

In this concentration, students will: (1) evaluate and employ concepts and theories in strategic leadership and innovation that are rooted in strategic business decision-making and economic theory regarding global public administration issues; (2) develop skills to use data effectively in innovative policy settings for real-time problem- identification, definition, decision-making, problem-solving, and most particularly, program evaluation.

Curriculum

Strategic Leadership and Innovation

Concentration in Strategic Leadership and Innovation
Required Courses
GMPA 6020Critical Issues in Business: Strategic Management1
GMPA 6040Economic Reasoning for Public Decision-Making1
GMPA 6050Quantitative Reasoning for Program Evaluation1
GMPA 6070Critical Issues in Leadership Theory and Practice: Innovation Management1
Choose one from the following:1
Critical Issues in Governance: Strategic Leadership
Critical Issues in Nonprofit Management: Strategic Collaboration
Critical Issues in Leadership Theory and Practice: Ethical Analysis
Global Leadership and Problem-Solving - Public Health in Africa
Global Leadership and Problem-Solving: Economic Development in Latin America
Total Course Units5

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.