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POLI 513 - Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement in Public Administration

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: POLI 501; or consent of instructor and MPA program coordinator
Strategic planning and performance measurement guide public administrators in establishing program outcomes, in planning short-term goals, in clarifying long-term expectations and in informing and improving results for citizens and agency stake-holders. Measurement of outcomes requires understanding the relationship between resource inputs, program outputs, and objectively and subjectively measured outcomes. Theories of participation, resources management, sustainable development and research methods guide the decision-making tools presented in this class. This course will focus on mission and vision design, SWOT analysis, strategic planning, budget performance management and performance measurement. This course has a service-learning component.