Business Administration/Public Administration
Curriculum Description
Public Administration is a concentration under the curriculum title of Business Administration. This curriculum prepares students for entry into management positions in state/local governments and not-for-profit organizations, provides education for current employees, and informs citizens of governmental functions.
Course work includes study and practical application in personnel administration, decision making, ethics, organizational theories, and budgetary and other governmental issues. Emphasis is placed on building analytical skills, stimulating moral imagination, and recognizing the discretionary power of the administrator’s role.
Through acquisition of knowledge and skills, individuals should be able to perform governmental activities. By developing personal competencies and qualities, graduates will be eligible for employment in the public administration profession.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A2512H REVISED
NC CIP: 44.0401
Day, Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 151 | Intro to Public Admin REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 4 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Survey of Economics REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Microeconomics REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Macroeconomics REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Business Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 115 | Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 110 | Intro To Project Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Communication REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 260 | Business Communication NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 228 | Service Marketing REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 152 | Ethics in Government REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 253 | Intro to Urban Planning REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Org Behavior in Business REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I NEW 2014 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 10 | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives - Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Business Electives - Select one: ACC 121, BUS 110, BUS 125, BUS 225, BUS 270, CTS 230, INT 115, MKT 223, or PMT 111.
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select one course: MAT 110 or MAT 143