Apr 20, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

BUSN 1600 - Introduction to Public Administration



3 Credits
This introductory course provides an overview of the field of public administration by focusing on the theoretical and practical knowledge. The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the basic principles, context, environment, organizational structure and contemporary issues in public administration.

Major Content Areas
Policies of Administration

Bureaucracy

Developing Problem-solving and analytical skills

Disciplines of Administration

Administration: past, present and future

Developing interpersonal management skills

Politics in Administration

What is Public Administration

Understanding basic financial and budgeting issues

Learning Outcomes
Contrast the competing interests of the various levels of government.

Analyze the financial and budgetary considerations in administration.

Provide an inclusive work environment in the public sector.

Define the disciplines of public administration.

Explore the complexities of administration at the local, state and federal level.

Identify the challenges of public administration and political constraints.