PA 203Introduction to3
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Courses
PA
88 courses with the subject PA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PA 311Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation ()3
This course will be an introductory course for the study of policy analysis, i.e. the systematic study of political-issue problems and alternative policy choices. An individual semester-long project will be completed by each student that identifies a policy issue of interest to the student and various alternatives to implement or improve the policy. Students will measure outcomes of their alternative choices and choose a course of action based on anticipated outcomes. Typically offered in Fall only PA 312/PS 312 Introduction to Public Administration (3 credit hours) Administration in city, state and national governments: effectiveness and responsiveness, involvement in policy areas, and issues of ethics and responsibilities.
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 312Introduction3
to Public
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 332Human Resource Management in Public Sector (3
hours) PA 332 is a fundamental, comprehensive course designed to provide a view of the major influence human resources management has in a productive public sector organization. Specifically, it examines the challenges of managing complex work systems in the political and institutional environments. Emphasis is given to the challenges facing the public sector in attracting and developing human assets in an environment of conflicting goals, stakeholder obligations and a highly aware electorate. With theoretical concepts established, the focus will shift to practical implementation tools to include recruitment, retention, compensation, and evaluation techniques. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 410Public Administration for Police Supervisors (3
hours) Introduces law enforcement supervisors to the subject of Public Administration as a field of intellectual inquiry and as a field of professional activity. Students will learn how important founding principles such as federalism, separation of powers, equity, and democratic accountability impact police organizations today. The more practical concerns of police administrators including budgeting and financial management, labor-management relations, and personnel law are also considered. Available only to distance education students enrolled in the AOMP. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer Public Administration (PA) 1
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 411Managing Police Organizational Behavior ()3
This course is designed to prepare police managers to develop more efficient and effective organizations. Particular attention is given to improving leadership and interpersonal communication skills through self assessment. Students will also study group dynamics, team building, and the importance of employee empowerment within a law enforcement context. Problem-solving g tools and assessments utilized by police agencies to facilitate organizational change are also considered. Available only to distance education students enrolled in the AOMP. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 412Management Skills & Practices for Police Supervision (3
credit hours) The purpose of this course is to introduce law enforcement supervisors to management skills that can enhance their individual and organizational effectiveness. Students will learn collaborative leadership, conflict resolution, staff development, group problem solving, delegation and coaching. The skills taught in this class are considered theoretically (through reading assignments and lectures), experientially (through role plays, assessment center exercises, and management inventories), and s analytically (through written analyses and class discussions). Available only to distance education students enrolled in the AOMP. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 420State and Local Economic Development Policy (3
hours) In many communities, both rural and urban, the most immediate policy problem confronting public leaders is how to improve the local economy. The purpose of this course is to introduce public leaders to the tasks and challenges in policy development for improving the economies of communities. This course introduces students to the strategies fir attracting and retaining public and private investments in a local economy. An individual semester long project will be completed by each student that presents an original economic development strategy, program or project for a specific community (city/town or county). Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 498Special Topics in Public Administration ()3
Offered as needed to engage professional literature not normally available in regular course offerings or for new courses on a trial basis. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 501Effective Writing for Public Managers
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 507The Public Policy Process ()3
Application of current theories of the public policy process to current issues in public policy and management. Emphasis on the dominant theories of the process, including policy streams, advocacy coalitions, punctuated equilibrium, institutional and rational choice models. Graduate standing or seniors with instructor's permission. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate even years
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 508Government and Public Administration
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 509Applied Political Economy ()3
Principles governing the interaction of politics and markets, and their application to public policy and public administration. Economic and political market failure, dilemmas of public choice and effects of politica institutions. Case studies ofpublic policy-making. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- EC/ARE 401
PA 510Ethics and Professional Practice
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 511Public Policy Analysis ()3
Methods and techniques of analyzing, developing and evaluating public policies and programs. Emphasis given to benefit-cost and cost- effectiveness analysis and concepts of economic efficiency, equity and distribution. Methods include problem solving, decision making and case studies. Examples used in human resource, environmental and regulatory policy. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or PBS status
PA 512The Budgetary Process ()3
Examination of generalized budgetary process used at all levels of government in the U. S. Understanding of the process based upon comprehension of institutions involved, roles of politicians and professionals and the objectives of budgetary systems. Focus also upon budgetary reforms and on Planning-Programming-Budgetary and Zero- Based Budgeting as management tools. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or PBS status
PA 513Seminar in Organization Theory
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 514Management Systems ()3
Use of management systems by public and nonprofit organizations to monitor and manage their programs. Results-based management approaches, including strategic planning, goal setting, and output/ outcome measurement. Ways of increasing managerial effectiveness through the use of structural changes, process improvements, project planning tools, performance-based budget systems, and individual and group rewards. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Six hours of graduate PA course work
PA 515Research Methods and Analysis ()3
A focus on behavioral approach to study of political and administrative behavior. Topics including philosophy of social science; experimental, quasi and non-experimental research design; data collection techniques; basic statistical analysis with computer applications. l Prerequisite: ST 311 Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 516Effective Communications for Public Administrators (3
credit hours) an Focus on professional written and oral skills and the applications needed by public and nonprofit administrators. This includes drafting, editing, and presenting factual and persuasive materials. Use of visual aids, handling question and answer sessions, dealing with media, and holding effective meetings. Composing memos, position papers, and press releases. The course develops competency to communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 517MPA Capstone ()3
Students will demonstrate their achievement of core competencies developed through their MPA course of study. The course will include three key components: (1) Academic Portfolio; (2) Capstone Project; and (3) Reflection Essay. Students will develop a professional academic portfolio in which they identify activities and assignments from their course of study that demonstrate their attainment of the program's expected learning outcomes. Students will complete a hands-on, supervised course project focusing on a major public service problem or issue and that demonstrates practical application of core competencies. Students will prepare a reflection essay of what they learned in the MPA program during their preparation for a public service career. P: PA 510, PA 511, PA 512, PA 513, PA 514, PA 515 and PA 516. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 520Seminar in Urban Management ()3
A seminar focusing on analytical techniques and managerial principles required for policy formation and implementation in a complex urban governmental environment. Specific topics including urban planning and community development, housing, intergovernmental relations, organizational roles and decision making, budgeting and selected urban services (for example: police, transportation). Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or PBS status
PA 521Government and Planning ()3
The planning function at all levels of government in the U. S., with particular attention to problems posed for planning by rapid growth of metropolitan areas. Overview of community development, urban spatial structure, housing economics and land use planning. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate odd years
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or PBS status
PA 522Intergovernmental Relations in the United States (3
hours) Examination of distinctive features of intergovernmental relations in the U. S. Topics stressed including historical adaptations of federalism, emerging role of the administrator, contemporary trends in intergovernmental relations and assessment of contemporary trends from federal, state and local perspectives. Typically offered in Fall only Graduate Catalog 1455
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or PBS status
PA 523Municipal Law ()3
A focus on the legal nature of cities as municipal corporations and the legal context in which local governments operate. Specific topics d covered including incorporation, ethics, public access to meetings and records, annexation, land use, development, planning, liability, financing, contracting, and personnel actions. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate even years
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing
PA 525Organization Design
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 527Cultural Competence in the Public Sector
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 530Financial Management in the Public Sector ()3
Survey of financial practices and concepts in the public sector. Topics including public sector accounting, financial information systems, revenue projections, cash management and debt management. Emphasis upon case-based applications. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate odd years
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or PBS status
PA 531Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 532Contract Negotiation and Mediation in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 535Problem Solving for Public and Nonprofit Managers (3
hours) The course introduces a problem solving model specific to public and nonprofit organizations. The model is based on meeting three criteria: effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. Students learn to apply the model in interpersonal and group interactions. The course relies heavily on self- assessment to enable the students to recognize their problem solving propensities and the strengths and limitations of those tendencies. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- PA 513
PA 536Management of Nonprofit Organizations ()3
Strategies for developing board leadership, staffing, and managing volunteers, working in multi-cultural environments, developing partnerships with other organizations, conducting government relations. Legal requirements and contraint on nonprofits: incorporation, lobbying, and tax policies. Restriction: PBS status for Graduate Standing Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 537Association Management
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 538Nonprofit Budgeting and Financial Management (3
hours) Nonprofit budgeting and financial management practices, including budgeting, financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, internally controllin financial transcations, borrowing, external auditing, investing, managing risk, purchasing and inventory control. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate odd years PA 539/COM 539 Fund Development (3 credit hours) Identifies and assesses techniques and best practices of fund development, annual giving, capital campaigns, endowments. Topics include setting achievable goals, organizing and staffing a fund development campaing, and identifying donors. Discusses links between fund development and organization mission and governance, ethical issues, and government regulations. PBS status or Graduate standing. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 539Fund Development3
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 540Computer Applications in Public Affairs
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 541Geographic Information Systems for Public Administration
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 542Public Information Technology
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 543E-Government
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 545Administrative Law ()3
Case law of exercise of administrative power, judicial and legislative control of administrative action, legal rights of public employers and lega procedures of administrative tribunals. This course is offered based upon demand
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or PBS status
PA 546Seminar in Program Evaluation ()3
Combination of seminar and field research techniques to study evaluation of public programs. Focus on political and administrative problems associated with program evaluation. Examination of availiability and appropriateness of various quantitative methodologies. Seminar concepts applied through evaluative projects conducted for public agencies. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing and 6 hours of 500-level courses
PA 550Environmental Policy
Planning of Water Resources and Related Systems
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 551Energy Policy ()3
This course provides an introduction to U.S. energy policy, using a contemporary electric utility Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) as both a conceptual and weekly roadmap. By way of the IRP, the course reviews the critical technical, economic, and public policy considerations that go into development and operation of an electric utility's generation portfolio. The first part of the course emphasizes the policy context of energy supply and consumption, including utility choice of generation technology, projected load growth, the economics of electricity generation and distribution, power purchase and contracting, and compliance with environmental regulations and requirements. The second half of the course takes the form of an extended group exercise, in which students will develop alternatives to the utility IRP, defending their scenarios and findings at a hypothetical Utilities Commission hearing. In between, guest lectures will add real-world context to the material discussed in class. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 552Science and Technology Policy3
AFS 409
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 553Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Management and3
LPS 315
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 555Administration of Justice
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 580Independent Study1-3
PS 203
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 598Special Topics
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 601Effective Public Communications
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 602Oral Presentation for Public Managers
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 610Special Topics
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 635Readings and Research ()1-3
To enable graduate students to pursue a subject of particular interest to them by doing extensive readings or research in that subject under direct, individual faculty supervision. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing
PA 640Grantwriting
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 650Internship in Public Affairs ()1-6
Exposure of the student to environment and value systems of the public organization through a supervised work experience. Involving application of substantive knowledge and analytical skills to organizational problems. Credit will vary with nature of the work experience. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Minimum 9 hours graduate work
PA 651Advanced Practical Training ()1-3
Substantive knowledge and analytical skills applied to projects under agency supervision. Participation in monthly on-campus meetings. Credit will not be given for placements in current or previous work unit. Credit will not be given for both PA 650 and PA 651. Credit will vary with number of work hours. Must have MPA, current or previous professional work experience. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- 12 graduate credit hours
PA 660Public Management Computing Lab
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 685Master's Supervised Teaching ()1-3
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
PA 688Non-Thesis Master's Continuous Registration - Half-Time Registration
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 689Non-Thesis Master's Continuous Registration - Full-Time Registration
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 696Summer Thesis Research ()1
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. Typically offered in Summer only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
PA 701Politics and Ethics of Public Administration
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 714Public Administration Research Methods and Traditions (3
credit hours) This course explores a variety of topics, ranging from the philosophy of social science to tailoring a literature review. The goal of this course is to approach the public administration research craft from a variety of perspectives, though their underlying epistemic assumptions are often not made explicit. The course also incorporates material on the responsible conduct of research. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 715Quantitative Policy Analysis ()3
Application of quantitative tools to conduct public policy and administrative research. Course identifies and uses secondary data, including U.S. Census Data, to empirically assess social and economic policies. Emphasis is on the correct selection, use and interpretation of data to answer public policy questions and to understand the strengths and limitations of quantitative analysis. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- ST 407, ST 511, ST 513
PA 721Environmental Administration
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 732Collective Negotiations in the Public Service
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 761Foundations of Public Administration
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 762Public Organization Theory ()3
Examination of fundamental questions guiding organization research in public administration with emphasis on reconciling democracy and organization. Analysis of classical bureaucratic systems, rational choice, cognitive and organizational economic,and nonlinear and chaos theories. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing
PA 763Public Policy Process ()3
Examination of public policy process at federal level in the United States. Analysis of constitutional foundations of this process and the role of governmental institutions, political culture, parties, interest groups, and public opinion in policy making. Case studies of policy making and implementation in selected policy areas. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing
PA 764Budgeting and Financial Management ()3
Examination of budgetary and financial management processes in governmental and nonprofit agencies. Budgetary and financial management theory, practice, and unanswered research questions. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- PA 512
PA 765Quantitative Research in Public Administration (3
hours) Review of quantitative procedures commonly applied in public administration with emphasis on applications found in leading journals in the discipline. Exploration of data acquisition, appropriate research design, selection of procedures, data assumptions of procedures, and common errors in the research process and in statistical analysis. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- PA 515 ; ST 507
PA 766Advanced Research Methodology
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 767Inductive Research Methods in Public Administration (3
credit hours) In this course, students will learn how to use inductive research logic and qualitative tools to conduct public administration and policy research. Students will learn qualitative research designs relevant to the study of public policy and administration including the analysis of primary and archival data sources as well as traditional and emerging inductive analytic techniques. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- PA 761
PA 770Contemporary Public Management ()3
Current public management practices, including evaluation of their underlying theoretical assumptions and of empirical evidence about their effectiveness. Causes of recent shifts in public management theory; political implications of management choices; privatization in theory and practice; managerial use of performance measurement systems; customer feedback systems; worker incentive structures. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- PA 514
PA 771Seminar on Nonprofit Organizations ()3
Course provides the necessary theoretical foundation to design scholarly research on nonprofit organizations, voluntary action, and the nonprofit sector. Topics focus on the historical and philosophical roots of the nonprofit sector, the theories used to frame scholarly research and answer contemporary research questions. Students assume a leadership role in shaping the course content. Doctoral students only.
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 780Independent Study ()1-3
Independent research or readings by graduate students under direct supervision of individual faculty members. Students' work evaluated, based on reports, papers and exams. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or PBS status
PA 798Special Topics in Public Administration and Policy (1-6
credit hours) In depth exploration of specialized or emerging topics in public administration or public policy. Student presentations on readings and research projects. Also used to test and develop new courses. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
PA 803Advanced Research Design ()3
Philsosphy and objectives of social scientific research with focus on basic and applied research, need for hypothesis development and testing as a basis of scientific research, inductive and deductive reasoning. Emphasis on preparation of research design of dissertation, published articles, and technical presentations. Students will present a research prospectus that will serve as the basis for their dissertation. Typically offered in Fall only ion
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student in Public Administration; PA 765,
- Corequisite
- At least two graduate methodology or statistics courses
PA 810Special Topics
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 835Readings and Research ()1-3
To enable graduate students to pursue a subject of particular interest to them by doing extensive readings or research in that subject under direct, individual faculty supervision. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing
PA 851Internship in Public Affairs
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 860Public Management Computing Lab
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 880Directed Study
- Subject
- PA
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
PA 885Doctoral Supervised Teaching ()1-3
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
PA 890Doctoral Preliminary Examination ()1-9
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams. Typically offered in Summer only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
PA 893Doctoral Supervised Research ()1-9
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate faculty. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
PA 895Doctoral Dissertation Research ()1-9
Dissertation research. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
PA 896Summer Dissertation Research ()1
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. Typically offered in Summer only
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
PA 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation ()1-9
For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- PA
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
Source: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61