School of Public Policy 390P - Managing for the Public Good

This course equips students with both the theoretical foundation and practical skills required for a successful career in public service. Emphasizing equity in the delivery of public services, this course helps students develop the competencies necessary to face contemporary management challenges. Students will engage with big questions related to the management of public organizations, including (1) Defining the nature of public organizations; (2) Analyzing the influence of internal and external factors on public organizations and their management; (3) Evaluating metrics for assessing the performance of public organizations; and (4) Identifying the skills requisite for effective public management.

SPP 280 or POLISCI 280 All seats reserved for Public Policy majors and minors and iCons students until Dec. 1. iCons students should email publicpolicyba@umass.edu to be added to the course.