NGO Education Survey

University of North Dakota

Contact Information:

Kate Menzies
Business Programs Graduate Admissions Officer/Advisor

University of North Dakota
College of Business & Public Administration
293 Centennial Dr. Stop 8098
Gamble Hall Room 110
Grand Forks
North Dakota 58202-8098
United States
Northern America
Americas


Kate Menzies
Business Programs Graduate Admissions Officer/Advisor

University of North Dakota
College of Business & Public Administration
293 Centennial Dr. Stop 8098
Gamble Hall Room 110
Grand Forks
North Dakota 58202-8098
United States
Northern America
Americas


POLS500 Research Methods
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

A statistics course or consent of instructor. This course will first focus on various approaches to analyzing political phenomena with the goal of developing students' ability to think analytically and to distinguish between empirical and normative analysis. The course will then introduce techniques of empirical research including research design, measurement, data gathering, and data analysis. Prerequisite: A statistics course or consent of instructor.


POLS503 Government and Business
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

This course is designed to make students aware of the interrelationship of business and government in our society and the importance of this interrelationship in an era of globalization. It introduces public and business administration students to the role of government in advancing, as well as regulating, business. Further it discusses ways that business can and does influence government decisions. It also looks at the ethical responsibilities of business and government in our society. A component of the course involves travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with political officials, e.g., the Congressional delegation; Legislative staff; government regulatory agencies, e.g., the Federal Communications Commission; government advocacy agencies, e.g., Department of Commerce; and national and international business representatives, e.g., Cargill.


POLS533 Administrative Ethics in the Public Sector
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

This course examines the challenges faced by public administrators in establishing personal standards of conduct in the administrative environment. Issues such as moral versus political accountability, social justice and whistle blowing are among the topics that will be explored in this course.


POLS538 Public Budgeting and Financial Administration
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

This course will encompass the normative and descriptive budgetary questions in public administration. Orthodox, prevailing, and alternative budget theories are presented in generalized and applied settings.


POLS561 Creation and Management of Social Enterprises
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

This course provides an overview of social entrepreneurship and social enterprises, including nonprofit. The course covers methods and techniques of social entrepreneurship, including organizational strategy, design, management, strategic planning, and leadership for social enterprises; legal foundations of social enterprises in the U.S.; and methods of social enterprise program evaluation.


Program Information:

College of Business & Public Administration

Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree: Master of Public Administration
Level: Graduate

Credit Hours: 34 credit hours
Working Language: English


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Information on Training and Other Services

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Additional Information

Establish credentials as a public policy leader with a degree from a top institution. Governments and nonprofit organizations face a host of complex policy and management challenges. Graduates of UND's Master of Public Administration program learn to navigate those. Because each class is available on campus or online, you'll be able to study while keeping your current job — and put your new skills to immediate use.