Program Overview
The Concentration in Public Administration at Carolina University equips PhD in Leadership students with specialized knowledge and skills in administrative leadership within the public and non-profit sectors. It covers areas such as budgeting, conflict management, human resources, and public health, preparing students for successful leadership roles in these fields. The program emphasizes the history, theory, and modern approaches to leadership in public sector and legal contexts.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Concentration in Public Administration within the Leadership discipline at Carolina University focuses on administrative leadership within the public and non-profit sectors. Students can specialize in areas such as budgeting, conflict management, human resources, organizational culture, and public health. The concentration is designed for PhD in Leadership students who wish to enhance their understanding of leadership in their current or future departments. It emphasizes history, theory, modern leadership approaches, and considerations within specific public sector/government and legal contexts.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of administrative leadership within the public and non-profit sectors.
- To equip students with employment-relevant specialties in areas such as budgeting, conflict management, human resources, organizational culture, and public health.
- To prepare students for successful leadership roles in the public sector or non-profit organizations.
- To enhance students' understanding of the history and theory of leadership, as well as modern leadership approaches and considerations within specific public sector/government and legal contexts.
Program Description:
The Concentration in Public Administration is a rigorous academic program that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Students will engage in coursework that covers various aspects of administrative leadership, including:
- Budgeting and financial management
- Conflict management and resolution
- Human resource management
- Organizational culture and ethics
- Public health and policy
- Leadership theory and practice
- Public sector law and ethics