PAD 712 Management Systems and Techniques in the Public Sector
Surveys the application of systems analysis to the management of organizations. Addresses systems theory, information theory, network analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Examines the principles of information collection, utilization and management. Details the development and maintenance of management information systems. Introduces critical path method, project management, forecasting and budgeting as techniques of decision making, planning and control.
Prerequisite
PAD 705 or permission of the program director.