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Public Administration

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Professional Core

Take a detailed look at courses that build upon your general education knowledge, and help to prepare you for major area coursework.

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Bachelor of Science

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Build well-rounded skills and learn the industry specific knowledge you will need to be successful in your career.

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From the board room to the classroom

Each Franklin major is designed with the ongoing input of industry experts to ensure you gain respected and relevant knowledge that can be applied instantly in the workplace.

Alexander Heckman, MPA, Ph.D. - Program Chair

Dr. Heckman received his Ph.D. in Public Policy Management and his MPA from The Ohio State University. He has significant experience with government and nonprofit organizations, having worked as a performance audit manager for the Ohio Auditor of State and as a budget and policy analyst for the Ohio General Assembly.

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Program Outcomes

Examine the impact of government institutions and the political system on program implementation and administrative decision making in public and nonprofit organizations
Apply legal and ethical principles for administrative decision making
Analyze administrative situations using public administration concepts and organizational theories and principles of management from multiple disciplines
Create and present credible arguments using multiple media

Analyze budget and financial information for administrative decision making and reporting
Apply leadership and management skills in administrative and group situations
Create an administrative action plan for addressing an important administrative problem by applying concepts and skills learned in the Public Administration Program and the student’s specialization area

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