Effective for fall 2025: This program is closed for admissions. Please contact the Graduate Studies Office to learn about alternative programs that might interest you, (grad@mnsu.edu).
Program Requirements
Restricted Electives
Choose 12 credits.
This course is designed for students preparing for a professinal career in local government or public service, focuses on media relations and building citizen involvement through public awareness projects.
- Prerequisites:
- none
An examination of modern principles and techniques of leadership and management. Emphasis is placed on the interactive style of leadership and behavioral concepts of management.
- Prerequisites:
- none
This course provides a set of concepts and tools to consider the design and development of public sector policies and decision making.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Changing nature of management of urban and human behavior in the municipal organization. Emphasis on the development of decision-making and communication skills.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Provides an overview of urban administrative services with an emphasis on urban finance systems and human resource management. Examines the economic and human resource environment for local government managers' decision-making.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Course examines financial management utilizing accurate forecasting, fund accounting and fiscal reporting. Covers budget cycle including legal limitations on local taxation, expenditures, and debt financing.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Degree
Certificate
Major Credits
12
Total Credits
12
Locations
Mankato
Career Cluster
Government and Public Administration