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Computer Applications in Public Administration

 

 


California
State
University
Stanislaus

PADM 5400    3 units
Spring 2008  CRN: 21504
Thursday  7-10 p.m. 

Syllabus

 

 

Master of Public Administration Program
Department of Politics & Public Administration

 

 

 

 


Cover: G. David Garson, Public Information Technology and E-Governance, Jones and Barlett Publishers, 2006, ISBN 0-7637-3468-3 

Lawrence L. Giventer, Ph.D.

Dept. office:

 

209/667-3388

Voice mail:

 

209/667-3509

Fax:

 

209/667-3724

E-mail: LGiventer@csustan.edu

This course is supported online using Blackboard™. 
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This course develops the knowledge and skills in computing needed by public administrators, planners, and policy analysts.  The focus is on the use of computer programs important to effective public management.   Applications include data base management, spreadsheet analysis, statistical analysis, presentation graphics, communications, word processing, bibliographic retrieval, and project management.  Examples are drawn from government and non-profit organization settings.  Prerequisite: CS 1000 or equivalent and classified standing in the MPA program.

Essential course objectives include:   

  • Gaining basic practical skills and competencies regarding potential computer applications in the public sector
  • Learning about both the promise and problems associated with using computer applications to improve public administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Professor, Department of Politics & Public Administration
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA  95382
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