PAD 599-Directed Research Project

Prerequisite: To be taken as last or next to last class. Grade of "B" or higher is required.

This course integrates theory into application presented in a portfolio demonstrating core competencies in the areas of corporate governance, public personnel administration, public budgeting andfinance, constitutional law, public policy, program evaluation, and public leadership in the public or non-profit sector. The objective ofthe portfolio focuses on the application of knowledge, skills, and abilities of a public or non-profit manager and its role and responsibilities in the public and/or non-profit sector. The portfolio consists of approved research position papers, Power Point presentations, role-playing in the various roles of public officials and administrators, and competency exams. A grade of 'B' or higher is required.