Public Affairs Local Government Management - Indiana University - Bloomington

Public Affairs Local Government Management from Indiana University - Bloomington is a Campus Master American Government and Politics degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. In both American and international society, some of the greatest challenges to quality of life remain posed in the world's urban areas. A concentration in Local Government Management prepares tomorrow's leaders to address those challenges. The needs in these population centers require a creativity and vitality in approach and action that are distinguished by strategic effectiveness, integrity, and the highest level of professionalism. Because careers in the public sector often require the mastery of a complex set of management, leadership, analytical, and quantitative skills, the curriculum for the Local Government Management concentration emphasizes a wide set of proficiencies recognized as necessary for success in local government management: Management and delivery of urban services: basic knowledge of delivery systems and performance criteria to measure effectiveness Policy issues and analyses: helping elected officials, community leaders, and citizens develop a policy agenda to achieve common community goals Management skills: budget and program analysis, human resource management, modern technology utilization, community and strategic planning, environmental issues, and community development Effective communication: internal and external communication methods and techniques, means of developing public support, and methods of inclusion of all segments of the urban publics Nonprofit management: management in the nonprofit sector, discussion of the third sector, and intergovernmental systems management Values and ethics: need for urban professionals and elected officials to possess and demonstrate integrity in all personal, professional, and organizational activities Careers in Local Government Management The MPA degree with the Local Government Management concentration offers flexible career opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels as well as in nonprofit organizations. View more details on Indiana University - Bloomington, IN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related American Government and Politics courses.