Masters Catalog descriptions and prerequisites
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Economics Courses
Public Administration and Urban Studies Courses

Economics (Econ)

Econ 6030. Introduction to Mathematics for Economists. (3)

Prerequisites: Math 1111, Econ 2105, Econ 2106 or consent of instructor.

This course provides an introduction to mathematical techniques that are frequently used in economic analysis. Topics covered include differential and integral calculus and matrix algebra. Emphasis is placed on optimization techniques.    (See the Econ 6030 course page.)

Econ 6680. American Economic History. (3)

(Cross-listed with Hist 6680).

This course covers the development of the American economy with an emphasis upon the changing structure, institutional pattern, and performance of the system.    (See the Econ 6680 course page.)

Econ 8030. Mathematics for Economists. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 6030.

This course covers the elements of mathematical analysis, classical optimization techniques (Lagrange technique), and linear and nonlinear programming, with applications to economics, particularly comparative statistics.    (See the Econ 8030 course page.)

Econ 8060. Dynamics of the American Economy. (3)

This is a survey course which incorporates both micro- and macroeconomic concepts. Topics covered include: supply and demand, markets, competition, property rights, prices, production, costs, aggregate supply and demand, the banking system, inflation, economic growth, and pricing of factors of production. The course may not be used in the economics graduate degree program.    (See the Econ 8060 course page.)

Econ 8080. Economics of the Public Sector. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

Analysis of the role of government in the economy. Survey of the problems of monopoly, government regulation, externalities, public goods, and income redistribution. Emphasis on measuring the output and costs of government services. Survey of public sector decision-making techniques such as benefit-cost analysis.    (See the Econ 8080 course page.)

Econ 8100. Applied Microeconomic Analysis. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 3910 and Econ 6030 or DSc 8070.

This course provides comprehensive coverage of microeconomic topics by analyzing the applications of the theory. A graphical and intuitive approach is stressed in addition to the mathematical. Topics include both the standard and the new consumer theory, production and cost analysis, modern theories of the firm and markets, and basic welfare economics. Applications useful to business students are also provided.     (See the Econ 8100 course page.)

Econ 8110. Macroeconomic Analysis. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 3900 and Econ 6030 or DSc 8070.

This course covers the theory of aggregate demand and supply, sector demand functions (consumption, investment, money), disequilibrium models, economic growth, inflation, unemployment and expectations, stabilization, and control.    (See the Econ 8110 course page.)

Econ 8120. Optimization and Partial Equilibrium Analysis. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8100.

This course provides an in-depth analysis of utility theory and consumer demand functions, the importance of different market structures on the price and output decisions of business firms, and the pricing of factor inputs.    (See the Econ 8120 course page.)

Econ 8130. Advanced Macroeconomic Theory. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8110 and Econ 8030.

This is the first of two advanced macroeconomic theory courses designed to bring graduate students to the frontier of current research. Topics include disequilibrium models, the real business cycle, the open economy, economic growth, stochastic macroeconomics and control analysis.    (See the Econ 8130 course page.)

Econ 8150. Monetary Economics and Policy. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 4500.

This course introduces the student to monetary theory and the institutions and policy through which monetary phenomena influence national economic performance. The brand of monetary theory developed is based on a simple intergenerational model with foundations planted in the microeconomic theory of choice (on the demand for money side). Monetary macroeconomics and open economy macroeconomics are treated extensively to recognize the importance of international economic phenomena and foreign sector policy as influences on the outcomes of domestic monetary policy actions.    (See the Econ 8150 course page.)

Econ 8180. Applied Economic Analysis. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8100 and Econ 8110.

Tools and techniques that are used for policy purposes and for forecasting by business and government will be studied. Large-scale econometric models, leading indicators, anticipations surveys and other devices will be analyzed in order to determine the range of their usefulness for the decision maker. Model evaluation at the industry, firm, or regional level also will be pursued.    (See the Econ 8180 course page.)

Econ 8200. Business Fluctuations: Trends and Forecasting. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 3900.

An examination of the dynamic factors that lead to business fluctuations in the U.S. economy. Recent and projected U.S. experience will be analyzed in the context of macroeconomic disequilibrium.    (See the Econ 8200 course page.)

Econ 8220. Human Resources and Labor Markets. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 3910 and MBA 8231.

The course examines the operation of labor markets, the determination of labor supply, labor demand, and wages, and the impact that market forces and institutions have on the practice of human resource management and employment relations. A variety of public policy issues related to the labor market are also considered.    (See the Econ 8220 course page.)

Econ 8300. Urban Economics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8080 or Econ 3910.

This course examines the underlying causes of urban economic problems and evaluates alternative public policies for dealing with specific problems including congestion, discrimination, poverty, affordable housing, and central city decay. Emphasis is placed on the spatial characteristics of the urban economy as well as on market failures arising from the presence of externalities.    (See the Econ 8300 course page.)

Econ 8320. Principles of Environmental Policy. (3)

(Cross-listed with Econ 4220) Prerequisite: Econ 2106 or Econ 8100 or PAUS 8141 or MBA 8231 or consent of instructor.

The goal of this course is to stimulate critical thinking about today's environmental and natural resource problems and the public policies designed to alleviate them. It attempts to broaden students' approaches to evaluating the state of their environment and the policies that affect the environment through critical analyses of case studies concerning current environmental issues. Students will gain experience in applying principles of economic analysis to evaluate today's environmental issues and public policy.    (See the Econ 8320 course page.)

Econ 8380. Directed Readings in Economics. (1-3)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Econ 8430. Theory of the Firm and Business Strategy. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8100.

An application of microeconomic theory and industrial organization to topics for internal firm organization and strategic business decision-making. Topics vary, but typically include transactions cost analysis and empirical implications, multiproduct cost concepts, vertical integration, product differentiation and product quality, durable good pricing, innovation and patents, spatial competition, delivered (base point) pricing, price discrimination, product building, network economies and information implications, and special topics in regulatory economies and transitional adjustments in deregulated industries.    (See the Econ 8430 course page.)

Econ 8440. Industrial Organization and Antitrust Economics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 3910 or MBA 8231.

This course applies microeconomic analysis to the study of firm strategies and industry behavior, with special emphasis on those horizontal and vertical interactions that have been subject to antitrust scrutiny. Specific examples include price fixing, mergers, tying contracts, exclusive dealer and territorial arrangements, price discrimination, boycotts and reciprocity, and various predation strategies. Doctrinal / disputes are explored and specific cases studied in light of the academic literature in industrial organization.    (See the Econ 8440 course page.)

Econ 8450. Issues in Public Programs and Tax Policy. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8080 or PAUS 8141 or MBA 8231.

In this course a set of public policy issues is presented for in-depth discussion and analysis. The issues are selected from public program and tax policy issues that are of contemporary national interest. Examples of public programs could include social security, education, health care, environmental issues, or defense. Tax policy issues might include capital gains taxation, value added taxation, user fees, or the personal income tax. The policy issues selected will vary from semester to semester.    (See the Econ 8450 course page.)

Econ 8460. Economics of the State and Local Public Sector. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8080 or PAUS 8141 or MBA 8231.

This course focuses on the application of economic principles to fiscal decisions of state and local governments. Three major topics are discussed: the description and analysis of revenue sources including taxes, lotteries, and debt; intergovernmental fiscal relations including grants, school-aid programs, and the allocation of functions between levels of government; and the provision of public services.    (See the Econ 8460 course page.)

Econ 8470. International Public Economics (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8080 or PAUS 8141 or MBA 8231.

This course is a survey of topics in international public economics with an emphasis on world-wide practices. Its purpose is to provide students with case studies of international experiences developed using standard tools of public economics so students can analyze these and other topics outside the classroom.    (See the Econ 8470 course page.)

Econ 8500. History of Economic Thought. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

This course deals with the development of political economy from its Greek origins through the twentieth century. The continuity of intellectual and economic thought and their relationship to changing social and political settings are stressed. Particular emphasis is placed on the Classical and neo-Classical authors and their critics.    (See the Econ 8500 course page.)

Econ 8600. Economics of Development. (3)

Prerequisites: MBA 8231 or Econ 8100 and Econ 8110.

This course examines the process by which countries may achieve successively higher levels of development. Its theoretical foundation is the theory of economic growth. However, it draws heavily on elements of the theories of international trade and finance, monetary-macroeconomics, industrial organization and the new theory of the firm. The dialogue begins with treatments of the relationships between macroeconomic stabilization and growth, and proceeds to the analysis of structural change, institutional development, economic policy and growth.    (See the Econ 8600 course page.)

Econ 8610. Quantitative Development Policy Analysis. (3)

Prerequisites: MBA 8231 or Econ 8100 and Econ 8110; and DSc 8080.

This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of specific quantitative techniques commonly used in economic development policy analysis. For each case study, actual data and the case scenarios are taken from a developing country. The relevant economic issues are addressed and then empirical exercises prescribed in order to answer the policy questions posed. The course will be conducted in a computer lab. Each workstation will have the software necessary to carry out all assigned exercises. Attention is also given to understanding the applicability and limits of empirical analysis for the purpose of improving policy decisions.    (See the Econ 8610 course page.)

Econ 8680. Advanced Economic History. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 2105 and Econ 2106.

An analysis of the emergence of the United States from status as an underdeveloped area to that of a high-mass consumption economy in the 20th century. Special attention will be given to the interaction of capital formation, technology, entrepreneurship, and public policy in influencing this evolution. Changes in national income and its distribution will be assessed; the changing position of the United States in the world economy will be evaluated.    (See the Econ 8680 course page.)

Econ 8700. Economics and the Internet. (3)

Prerequisite: MBA 8231.

This course presents a broad overview of economics and the Internet, covering both macro and microeconomic topics. We begin by describing the role of innovation and technology in economic growth, including growth models and a comparison of the industrial and information revolutions. Within this framework, we discuss the emergence of the Internet as a foundation for the information economy.   (See the Econ 8700 course page.)

Econ 8740. Applied Statistics and Econometrics. (3)

This course develops basic knowledge of applied statistics and applied econometrics with particular emphasis on the relationship between economic variables. The first part of the course reviews statistical measures, random variables, and probability distributions. It will examine the role of a random sample and estimation and testing of parameters. The second part will introduce estimation approaches such as simple ordinary least squares and then multiple regression. These techniques will be applied to real data for the purpose of policy analysis in areas as diverse as health, labor markets, finance, development, and taxation.    (See the Econ 8740 course page.)

Econ 8750. Econometrics. (3)

Prerequisite: DSc 8080.

This course provides a study of linear econometric methods. Subjects cover the classical linear regression model, generalized least squares and an introduction to a symptotic distribution theory. Topics such as maximum likelihood testing, specification testing, violations of the classical assumption and dichotomous choice models will be examined.    (See the Econ 8750 course page.)

Econ 8760. Advanced Econometrics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8750 or DSc 8840.

This course covers a variety of advanced topics in econometrics. Standard theory is reviewed and extended. Subjects include maximum likelihood, limited dependent variables, method of moments estimation, and simultaneous systems estimation.    (See the Econ 8760 course page.)

Econ 8770. Topics in Econometrics. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8750 and Econ 8760.

This course extends the student's knowledge of modeling and estimation in econometrics. Two important topics will be considered: time series and limited dependent variables. Students will cover stationarity, erogodicity, ARMA, ARIMA, and unit roots. Limited dependent variables models such as probit, logit, multinomial logit, nested logit, and duration models will be considered under the second topic.    (See the Econ 8770 course page.)

Econ 8850. International Trade. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 3910 or MBA 8231.

This course develops an understanding of the economic basis for trade. It also examines trade policies nations adopt, common markets, international resources flows and the multinational corporation.

Econ 8860. Economics of Global Finance. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 2105 and Econ 2106.

This course deals with the functioning of the international monetary system and its financial markets which set or influence foreign exchange rates. It develops an open economy macro model showing balance of payments equilibrium, and assesses policies to deal with imbalances. It examines the impact of international capital flows.    (See the Econ 8850 course page.)

Econ 8990. Thesis Research. (1-9).

Econ 9070. General Equilibrium and Welfare. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8120.

This course deals with the existence, stability, and uniqueness of multimarket equilibrium and the welfare properties of such equilibrium.    (See the Econ 9070 course page.)

Econ 9080. Topics in Macroeconomic Theory.

(3) Prerequisite: Econ 8130.

This second course in advanced macroeconomic theory covers special topics in contemporary macroeconomics. While some topics may vary from year to year in response to theoretical developments, primary emphasis is placed upon the overlapping generations model, money, multiple equilibria, and optimal consumption.    (See the Econ 9080 course page.)

Econ 9150. Advanced Monetary Theory. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8130.

This course covers topics in the following areas: the role of money as a casual factor in a modern economic system; alternatively formulated demand for and supply of money functions; integration of value and monetary theory; and dynamic models of monetary behavior.    (See the Econ 9150 course page.)

Econ 9180. Economics of Uncertainty. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8100 and Econ 8110.

Topics in the economics of uncertainty including the utility analysis of choices involving risk, models of risk aversion, the theory of the firm under uncertainty, information and search models, and market equilibrium under uncertainty.    (See the Econ 9180 course page.)

Econ 9220. Advanced Labor Economics. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8100 and Econ 8750.

This course provides a theoretical and empirical foundation for the analysis of issues in the areas of labor supply, labor demand, and human capital. There is a strong emphasis on the policy implications of the theoretical models and empirical techniques studied.    (See the Econ 9220 course page.)

Econ 9300. Seminar in Urban Economics. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8100 and Econ 8300 or equivalent.

This course covers economic theory, concepts, and methods of analysis for the study of the structure, operation, and development of urban economics. Theories and evidence are reviewed in the areas of spatial economics, urban transportation, housing markets, urban poverty, and local public finance.    (See the Econ 9300 course page.)

Econ 9310. Environmental and Resource Economics I. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8100 and Econ 8120.

This course is part of a two-course sequence designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the most important models and analytical techniques used in the design of public policy for the management and conservation of natural and environmental systems; environmental benefits measurement; and dynamic models of natural resource management.    (See the Econ 9310 course page.)

Econ 9320. Environmental and Resource Economics II. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8100 and Econ 8120.

This concluding section of environmental and resource economics will focus the skills developed in environmental and resource economics I toward using theoretical models and analytical techniques associated with contemporary environmental and natural resource management problems.    (See the Econ 9320 course page.)

Econ 9330. Regional Economics. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8100 and Econ 8300 or equivalent.

The course examines the structure and development of regional economies, the causes of growth among regions, and the location of economic activity within an economic system. The role of factor mobility and other determinants of growth will be covered.    (See the Econ 9330 course page.)

Econ 9450. Advanced Public Economics I. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8100.

This is an advanced course that focuses on the theory of and recent research on public expenditures. Topics include: public goods, externalities, cost benefit analysis, and bureaucracy.    (See the Econ 9450 course page.)

Econ 9460. Advanced Public Economics II. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8100.

This is an advanced course that focuses on the theory of recent research on taxation. Topics covered include: tax incidence, incentive effects of taxation, and welfare analysis of taxation.    (See the Econ 9460 course page.)

Econ 9520. Special Topics in Economics. (3)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

This course provides an advanced research-oriented treatment of topics in economic analysis. The course can be repeated when topics vary. The course is intended primarily for doctoral students.    

Econ 9800. International Trade Theory. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 8100.

A rigorous development of the pure theory of international trade, examining the economic factors which in the long-run determine the structure of trade. The classical, neoclassical and modern theories of international trade, the gains from trade and factor movements are all analyzed in detail. Trade theory is also applied to commercial policy and economic integration.    (See the Econ 9800 course page.)

Econ 9880. International Monetary Economics. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 8100 and Econ 8110.

This course deals in a systematic fashion with the monetary aspects of international trade and investment. Topics covered include the foreign exchange market, the balance of payments, adjustment under alternative monetary systems, international capital movements and policies to maintain external and internal balance.    (See the Econ 9880 course page.)

Public Administration and Urban Studies (PAUS)

PAUS 8010. Social Policy. (3)

This course introduces students to contemporary social policy questions in the U.S. and how to analyze policy alternatives for addressing these questions. Specific social policy issues are chosen for discussion on the basis of their relevance to current public policy debates.    (See the PAUS 8010 course page.)

PAUS 8011. The Urban Policy Arena. (3)

A course designed to familiarize the student with the scope of urban studies. An interdisciplinary approach will be utilized to examine the major theories of urbanization developed by the social sciences.    (See the PAUS 8011 course page.)

PAUS 8021. Urban Policy Planning. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8011 or consent of instructor.

An overview of the scope, purpose and practice of planning in the United States, and how it is informed by demographic analysis.    (See the PAUS 8021 course page.)

PAUS 8031. Urban Political Economy. (3)

The conceptual base for and development of public-private partnerships. Includes such community and human resource development partnerships as UDAG and JTPA. Selected case studies will be used.    (See the PAUS 8031 course page.)

PAUS 8091. Communication in Public Service. (3)

The purpose of this course is to teach students the essentials of effective communication in the public sector environment. Students will be versed in tools such as graphical and elective presentation of data and information. Access to information and the effective dissemination of that information is addressed. Students will not only gain substantive knowledge in the essentials of effective communication, but will have opportunities to develop their own skills in both written and oral formats.    (See the PAUS 8091 course page.)

PAUS 8111. Public Administration and Organizations. (3)

This course provides students with an introduction to the study, practice, and structure of public administration and management in the United States. Major disciplinary and conceptual foundations of public administration are covered, including theories of organization and bureaucracy, administrative behavior and management, politics and administration, and public policy-making.    (See the PAUS 8111 course page.)

PAUS 8121. Applied Research Methods and Statistics I. (3)

An introduction to methods and statistics for applied research in the public and nonprofit sectors. Topics include the scientific method in applied research, elementary research design, measurement, qualitative research, computer-assisted data analysis, and beginning statistics including descriptive statistics, crosstabulation, introductory inferential statistics, and graphical presentations.    (See the PAUS 8121 course page.)

PAUS 8131. Applied Research Methods and Statistics II. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8121.

Advanced methods and statistics in applied research. Topics include survey research, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, sampling, and intermediate statistical techniques including analysis of variance, correlation and regression, and time-series analysis. Ethics of applied research in public administration and urban policy are also examined.    (See the PAUS 8131 course page.)

PAUS 8141. Microeconomics for Public Policy. (3)

The purpose of this course is to introduce principles of microeconomics to students for use when analyzing public policy for effective public administration and planning. The course will consider basic concepts of microeconomic principles including market failure, public goods, supply and demand, pricing and externalities. These concepts will be presented using practical examples involving the public sector, and students will practice application through problem solving.    (See the PAUS 8141 course page.)

PAUS 8151. Public Personnel Administration. (3)

Prerequisites: PAUS 8111.

Study of human resources policy and management in the public sector. An introduction to the history and development of civil service, with emphasis on current problems, issues, and trends related to areas such as recruitment and selection, workforce diversity and affirmative action, performance appraisal and compensation, and labor relations.    (See the PAUS 8151 course page.)

PAUS 8161. Public Budgeting and Finance. (3)

Prerequisites: PAUS 8111 and PAUS 8121.

A survey of the practice and problems of modern fiscal management in government with special emphasis on budgetary procedures and the means of budgetary analysis.    (See the PAUS 8161 course page.)

PAUS 8171. Public Management Systems and Strategies. (3)

Prerequisites: PAUS 8161 or concurrent registration.

Analysis of contemporary approaches to the management of public and nonprofit organizations focusing primarily on problem-solving strategies and techniques for use at the executive and operating levels.    (See the PAUS 8171 course page.)

PAUS 8181. Executive Leadership in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors. (1)

Prerequisites: PAUS 8151 and PAUS 8161.

The purpose of this course is to explore the roles and strategies of executive leadership in the public sector. Students will hear from major public leaders and read about the tasks of leadership, and will consider their own interests in and potential for leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sectors.    (See the PAUS 8181 course page.)

PAUS 8210. Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector. (3)

The course provides an overview of the nonprofit sector in society with a consideration of the nonprofit sector's relationship to the public and private-for-profit sectors. Attention will be given to the social settings in which nonprofit organizations produce. Required for all students specializing in nonprofit and civic leadership within the M.S. in Urban Policy Studies Degree.     (See the PAUS 8210 course page.)

PAUS 8211. Nonprofit Management. (3)

Administrative techniques appropriate to voluntary nonprofit organizations are emphasized. Concepts and skills covered include those required for agency planning and for voluntary nonprofit program and personnel management.    (See the PAUS 8211 course page.)

PAUS 8221. Fundraising for Voluntary Nonprofit Organizations. (3)

A study of fundraising cycles and techniques for nonprofit volunteer organizations; fundraising through volunteers; board development and management for fundraising and public relations.    (See the PAUS 8221 course page.)

PAUS 8231. Nonprofit Leadership. (3)

This course examines and develops the leadership skills necessary to maximize group effectiveness in voluntary nonprofit organizations. The role of the executive director and board governance are among the topics explored.    (See the PAUS 8231 course page.)

PAUS 8241. Marketing in the Nonprofit Sector. (3)

A study of marketing principles and practices in the nonprofit sector. Students will conduct a marketing audit of a local nonprofit organization and develop a plan of action to improve the organization's strategic marketing performance.    (See the PAUS 8241 course page.)

PAUS 8251. Practice of Community Organizing. (3)

Newly emerging trends in community organization practice. Models are presented and skills are developed relevant to issue identification, problem solving, and community action in community practice. Experimental learning includes case studies, simulation, field work, and role-play techniques to develop organizing skills which can be applied directly in the field.    (See the PAUS 8251 course page.)

PAUS 8261. Nonprofit Financial Management. (3)

This course is designed to teach students how to use financial information to make decisions in nonprofit organizations. The first half of the course is devoted to financial accounting, focusing on understanding and using the information found on financial statements. The second half of the course focuses on using principles of financial management to make operating and capital budgeting decisions, and to analyze long-term financial options.    (See the PAUS 8261 course page.)

PAUS 8271. Disaster Management. (3)

An introduction to the management of technological hazards and disasters. The course examines the political and administrative roles of public and nonprofit sector organizations in local, regional, national, and international emergency management efforts, including the development and implementation of environmental policies.    (See the PAUS 8271 course page.)

PAUS 8281. Disaster Relief and Recovery. (3)

This course will examine the roles of public, nonprofit, and private organizations in providing disaster assistance following catastrophic natural and man-made disasters. The emphasis will be on the coordination of nongovernmental relief efforts, particularly by nonprofit groups, with governmental efforts to assist disaster victims and damaged communities. Some attention will be paid to the roles of volunteer organizations, professional associations, churches, charitable organizations, and private firms.    (See the PAUS 8281 course page.)

PAUS 8291. Governance of Nonprofit Organizations. (3)

This course examines the fiduciary, ethical and legal responsibility of nonprofit boards. It explores governance issues using current research, case studies, and discussion. Students will explore the significant roles that boards play in nonprofit organizations, gain an understanding of the complex political environment in which nonprofit agencies operate, apply analytical techniques to case studies, and become familiar with resource materials available in the governance of nonprofit agencies.    (See the PAUS 8291 course page.)

PAUS 8301. Urban Sociology. (3)

(Cross-listed with Soci 8226.)

Urbanism from a sociological point of view. Focuses on three basic areas: theoretical concepts and perspectives on urban social organization; current sociological perspectives on the city; and contemporary applications of these perspectives.    (See the PAUS 8301 course page.)

PAUS 8311. Planning Theory and Analysis. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8021.

A course using spreadsheet software and assigned readings to analyze planning and economic development issues. Case problems may include population, employment, land use, environmental and transportation examples.    (See the PAUS 8311 course page.)

PAUS 8321. Economic Development Policy. (3)

An overview of recent literature and examples of options available to communities as they plan and finance economic development activities.    (See the PAUS 8321 course page.)

PAUS 8331. Urban Infrastructure Planning and Policy. (3)

Recent case examples and research will illuminate issues of planning, policy and management of public infrastructure, including storm and waste water conveyance and treatment, water supply, and transportation facilities.    (See the PAUS 8331 course page.)

PAUS 8341. Urban Politics. (3)

(Cross-listed with Pols 8115.)

This course explores the relationship between the urban environment and urban politics.    (See the PAUS 8341 course page.)

PAUS 8351. Local Government and Management. (3)

An examination of the challenges governing America's urban areas from a public management perspective. A special effort will be made to integrate course materials with developments in the Atlanta metropolitan area.    (See the PAUS 8351 course page.)

PAUS 8361. Seminar in Urban History. (3)

(Cross-listed with Hist 8840.)

Readings, analysis, and research on the historical dimensions of American cities, the roots of urban institutions, and the background of urban problems. Urbanization is viewed from two perspectives: (1) as a reflection of national history and (2) as a singularly important phenomenon in itself. Primary emphasis is upon the 19th and 20th centuries.    (See the PAUS 8361 course page.)

PAUS 8371. Environmental Planning and Policy. (3)

The recent history of the United States and Georgia environmental policy (air, water and land, including protected species and their habitats and solid and hazardous waste disposal) and means of local planning and citizen action to avert and address environmental issues.    (See the PAUS 8371 course page.)

PAUS 8381. Regulatory and Legal Contexts for Natural Resource Management. (3)

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to key legal and regulatory concepts that are of primary importance to the natural resources planner/administrator. The emphasis of the class will vary from year to year, one year giving particular emphasis to water resource systems, another year to land use systems.    (See the PAUS 8381 course page.)

PAUS 8391. Planning Workshop. (3)

Prerequisites: PAUS 8021 and consent of instructor.

A seminar in which students work on an applied planning problem under the instructor's direction.  

PAUS 8411. Managing Information Resources. (3)

Introduction to the organizational and policy-level concerns arising from efforts to manage information resources in a rapidly changing technological environment. Special attention is focused on the role that data and information technologies play in support of the organization's mission and on the evolution of the information management function in the public sector.    (See the PAUS 8411 course page.)

PAUS 8421. Comparative Administrative Systems. (3)

(Cross-listed with Pols 8730.)

A cross-national study of administrative or organizational patterns as they relate to cultural setting and the larger political system.    (See the PAUS 8421 course page.)

PAUS 8431. Management and Organizational Behavior. (3)

(Cross-listed with Pols 8715.) Prerequisite: PAUS 8111.

Development and application of findings in the behavioral sciences with particular reference to communication, human relations, and decision making in public organizations.    (See the PAUS 8431 course page.)

PAUS 8441. Democracy and Bureaucracy. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8111.

An analysis of the relationships between political and administrative institutions in the United States. The course examines the intentions of the founders, arguments about the appropriate role of bureaucracy in a democracy, and the connections between citizen character and public administration.    (See the PAUS 8441 course page.)

PAUS 8451. Public Law and Public Administration. (3)

(Cross-listed with Pols 8780.) Prerequisite: PAUS 8111.

An analysis of the relationship between the traditional body of administrative law and legal elements in the public administration environment.    (See the PAUS 8451 course page.)

PAUS 8461. Ethics and Public Administration. (3)

(Cross-listed with Pols 8540.) Prerequisite: PAUS 8111.

An examination of the ethical challenges posed to public administrators in the American context. The course includes a review of classical and contemporary literature on such topics as citizenship, virtue, obligation, divided loyalty, responsibility, the public interest, leadership, and public service.    (See the PAUS 8461 course page.)

PAUS 8471. The Future of Public Administration. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8111.

The course focuses on current and emerging issues and problems in governmental administration.    (See the PAUS 8471 course page.)

PAUS 8481. State Politics. (3)

(Cross-listed with Pols 8110.)

A comparative treatment of institutions, authorities, processes, and policy making in the American states.    (See the PAUS 8481 course page.)

PAUS 8491. Bureaucratic Politics. (3)

(Cross-listed with Pols 8710.)

An analysis of the literature on the federal bureaucracy. Includes a study of institutional perspectives on budgeting, administrative structure and process, implementation, policy making, and political competition with the other branches of U.S. government.    (See the PAUS 8491 course page.)

PAUS 8501. Managing Public Money. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8161.

This course includes discussion of topics that are relevant to budgeting and financial management in the public sector such as capital investment decisions, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis, cash flow management, debt management, and the evaluation of organizational financial condition.    (See the PAUS 8501 course page.)

PAUS 8511. Economics of the Public Sector. (3)

Prerequisites: ECON 2106 or PAUS 8141.

An economic analysis of the role of government. The rationales for various levels of governments to provide public goods, mitigate externalities, regulate monopolies, and redistribute income will be explored from an economic perspective. The course will then consider tools to analyze the effects of government expenditure programs and taxes. The course will conclude with economic analysis of fiscal federalism and social choice.    (See the PAUS 8511 course page.)

PAUS 8521. Evaluation Research: Design and Practice. (3)

(Cross-listed with Pols 8720.) Prerequisite: PAUS 8131 or consent of instructor.

An examination of the techniques and practice of program evaluation for effectiveness in program administration. The course contrasts deductive and inductive approaches. The instructor illustrates the advantages of using evaluation as a mechanism for program improvement.    (See the PAUS 8521 course page.)

PAUS 8531. Policy Analysis. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8131 or consent of instructor.

This course provides focused study about policy analysis and process techniques. This course concentrates on policy development decision strategies. Students will conduct problem solving exercises using a number of decision methods appropriate to policy analysis and evaluation. Students will leave the course with an understanding of the policy-making process at all levels of government and a knowledge of different techniques available to develop, implement, and assess policy initiatives.    (See the PAUS 8531 course page.)

PAUS 8541. Public Administration and Public Policy. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8111.

A study of the policy-making process both within an agency and the larger context of the total government process.    (See the PAUS 8541 course page.)

PAUS 8551. Survey Research Methods. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8121.

This course is designed to familiarize students with survey research methods as they are practiced in the social and behavioral sciences and applied in such diverse fields as service needs assessment, program evaluation, public administration and marketing. The emphasis in the course is upon applied sampling, questionnaire design and instrumentation, managing surveys, interviewing procedures, and analyzing and reporting survey data.    (See the PAUS 8551 course page.)

PAUS 8561. GIS Applications to Planning and Policy Analysis. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8121.

Integration and synthesis of geographical data with composite map overlay, databases and computer graphics. Applications of GIS include local government, planning, transportation, emergency management, nonprofit, environment, marketing, real estate, housing, and taxation. Business strategies and policy implications of different applications are discussed.    (See the PAUS 8561 course page.)

PAUS 8581. Seminar in Applied Policy Research. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8521 or PAUS 8531.

This course provides advanced study about policy analysis and research. Students explore a policy issue through application of research skills learned in previous coursework noted in the prerequisites. Upon completion of the course, students are prepared to make assessments about policy issues, and can determine appropriate methods of investigating issues, conduct data collection and analysis, interpret and communicate results clearly, and formulate realistic recommendations related to policy development and implementation.    (See the PAUS 8581 course page.)

PAUS 8601. Airport Planning and Administration. (3)

This course is built around the airport master plan. It focuses on a detailed analysis of the master planning process, including the roles of local, state, and federal governments; neighborhood groups; consultants; land-use planning; requirements of the national Environmental Policy Act of 1976, and the various forms of public and private financing. Also addresses issues in administration and in airport use agreements.   (See the PAUS 8601 course page.)

PAUS 8611. Transportation Management. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106 or consent of instructor.

Economic and physical characteristics of transportation systems, intermodal transportation, future directions of transportation, systems approach to transportation, resource allocation, evaluation, and transportation policy.    (See the PAUS 8611 course page.)

PAUS 8621. Urban Transportation and Land Use Economics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106 or consent of instructor.

This course considers the changing interconnections between transportation and land use and value, activity location and economic development, identifying issues and alternatives for planning and policy.    (See the PAUS 8621 course page.)

PAUS 8631. Air Transportation Planning and Policy. (3)

An advanced introduction to the issues facing air transportation today. Subjects include the implications for projected growth, environmental problems, state of the technology, competition, prospects for re-regulation, privatization, outsourcing, and public-private partnerships. Also focuses on the political mechanisms and budgetary methodologies that form the basis for aviation system planning and policymaking.    (See the PAUS 8631 course page.)

PAUS 8651. Education Policy. (3)

This course will explore a range of issues relevant to contemporary debates on education policy. Topics will include: the historical role and changing politics of education; the impact of educational attainment on income; the nature of the crisis in American Schools; and an examination of proposed reforms. The course will also examine the relevance of current reforms to broader issues such as equality and democratic theory.    (See the PAUS 8651 course page.)

PAUS 8661. Managing Through Public-Private Partnerships. (3)

Privatization is a tool that is increasingly being used at the federal, state and local levels in an effort to control costs, improve service quality, and reduce the size of government. There are at least ten different types of privatization but the methods most frequently used include contracting out, divestiture, franchising, vouchers, and loadshedding. This course will explore in considerable depth and breadth the nature of privatization. Political, economic, and managerial theories will be examined as well as the application of different privatization methods to a range of service areas. The advantages and disadvantages of privatization will be explored as well as the benefits and limitations privatization holds for public administrators.    (See the PAUS 8661 course page.)

PAUS 8671. Aviation Law and Regulations. (3)

An advanced overview of federal and international aviation regulations. Subjects include air carrier operations, safety, environmental requirements, and regulatory requirements as they relate to the operation of private sector organizations such as airlines, manufacturers, repair agencies, and flight schools. Also examines certain aspects of contract law and precedent law as it relates to aviation operations.    (See the PAUS 8671 course page.)

PAUS 8681. Aviation Safety. (3)

Focuses on the interface between public policy and the application of systems and technologies employed in the service of safe aircraft operations. Infrastructure technologies such as GPS, ADS-B, TDWR, TCAS, air traffic control systems, and airspace management are covered. Airborne technologies and programs such as advanced display systems, CRM, AQP, E-GPWS, FOQA, and advanced flight control are covered. Also includes an examination of the methodologies, technologies and processes employed by the NTSB to investigate aircraft accidents.   (See the PAUS 8681 course page.)

PAUS 8691. International Aviation Studies. (3)

This course addresses the rules and practices of international aviation operations. Subjects include the ICAO and IATA aviation charters, bilateral and multi-lateral inernational agreements, allocation of the oceanic track system, the regulatory organizations and requirements of foreign countries, international aviation law, customs, and the impact of international air transportation on national economies.   (See the PAUS 8691 course page.)

PAUS 8701. Human Capital Development: Theory and Practice. (3)

This course examines trends in human capital development at the local, state, and national levels. Emphasis is on human capital theory, the skills and qualifications of workers, and public-private partnership case examples. Significant for the 1990s are the special linkages between economic development and investments in human resources, and the circumstances that influence the development of human capital within different demographic groups.    (See the PAUS 8701 course page.)

PAUS 8711. Public Sector Labor Relations. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8151.

An analysis of labor-management regulations in the public sector with emphasis upon public policy issues, labor law, collective bargaining, contract administration and third-party intervention.    (See the PAUS 8711 course page.)

PAUS 8721. Current Issues in Public Personnel Management. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8151.

An analysis and evaluation of current personnel issues facing public administrators.    (See the PAUS 8721 course page.)

PAUS 8731. Managing Diversity. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 8151 or consent of instructor.

Both the internal and external environments of organizations in the United States are changing rapidly. Many of these changes require managers and human resource specialists to understand how and why diversity influences / Andrew Young School of Policy Studies organizational behavior. This course focuses on the sources of changes which necessitate the effective management of diversity; how work forces, constituencies, clients, consumers, and markets are changing; how more diverse work groups differ from relatively homogeneous work groups; and what organizations can do to ensure that diversity is effectively managed.    (See the PAUS 8731 course page.)

PAUS 8751. Human Resource Development (HRD) Professional Practice. (3)

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of human resource development (HRD). Those who already occupy or who aspire to HRD positions are encouraged to view professional preparation as the acquiring of an integrated set of degree generalist competencies that can later be expanded into particular specializations. Differences between human resource development and human resource management are explained.    (See the PAUS 8751 course page.)

PAUS 8761. Diagnosing Human Resource Development Needs. (3)

This course prepares human resource development professionals to demonstrate intermediate-level knowledge and skills for planning, designing, implementing and evaluating instructional systems for human resource development.    (See the PAUS 8761 course page.)

PAUS 8771. Designing Instructional Systems in Training. (3)

A study of concepts and principles involved in curriculum planning and development. Recent studies, trends, competencies and standards of development are included. Each student will be required to develop a program outlining course descriptions and units in an area of specialization.    (See the PAUS 8771 course page.)

PAUS 8781. Facilitating Career Development. (3)

The course provides an overview of techniques and programs used to facilitate career choice, entry, preparation, performance, satisfaction, and exit. It includes methods of providing direct assistance through individual and group approaches as well as indirect assistance through changing organizations or developing materials. Students choose a few methods for personal intensive study.    (See the PAUS 8781 course page.)

PAUS 8821. Career Development and Women. (3)

This course reviews the history and changing patterns of women's work life in the U.S., encourages study of women's leadership roles and styles, and identifies behaviors that can enhance work effectiveness and promotability. Resumes are critiqued and journal writing is required.    (See the PAUS 8821 course page.)

PAUS 8831. Strategies and Techniques for Training. (3)

This course lays the foundation for low-technology training delivery methods that are most commonly used in private, public sector and international organizations. Instructional strategies are linked to learning styles of adults and modeled in several practice (microteaching) exercises.    (See the PAUS 8831 course page.)

PAUS 8841. Human Resource Development Consulting. (3)

This course reviews human resource development program characteristics and examines internal and external human resource development consulting processes in the contexts of organizational behavior and small project leadership.    (See the PAUS 8841 course page.)

PAUS 8851. Systems, Models, and Change Theory. (3)

This course provides insights into the processes involved in systems thinking, conceptual model-building (non-mathematical), and organizational change through the philosophical lenses of General Systems Theory. Analogical reasoning, metaphoric meaning-making, and other systems methods for overcoming entrenched "old science" paradigms and their unintended outcomes are explored. Advanced masters and doctoral students should find this course challenging.    (See the PAUS 8851 course page.)

PAUS 8881. Seminar in Human Resource Development. (3)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

A capstone course that synthesizes and integrates prior work and experiential learning in human resource development. A comprehensive project applied to an organizational setting is required. Registration for this course should typically be reserved until all other course work in the program is in progress or completed.    (See the PAUS 8881 course page.)

PAUS 8912. Research in Public Administration and Policy. (1-9)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

May be repeated for credit; does not count toward degree requirements. This course is designed for graduate research and teaching assistants seeking to conduct supervised research on topics related to project duties or instructional technologies. 

PAUS 8941. Internship. (3-6)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

This course involves supervised field placement for the purpose of utilizing and extending the theories, concepts, and practices acquired in previous courses. Consult the appropriate internship manual and application for availability and requirements specific to degree programs.   

PAUS 8981. Practicum. (3-6)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

The practicum is supervised application practice either in the student's own work setting or an approved field practice site. May include a project.   

PAUS 8991. Thesis. (3-6)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Individual study of a selected topic under the direction of the student's faculty advisor or other designated faculty member which leads to a paper acceptable to a thesis committee composed of faculty members.