About the Program
Business, Economics, and Public Administration
Cassety Hall 202
(716) 878-6116
https://publicadministration.buffalostate.edu/
The 18 credit-hour Minor in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management (PAD) introduces students from all disciplines to the core elements of public administration and nonprofit management. The minor is designed to prepare students for careers in the nonprofit and government sectors and/or graduate study in public administration and public affairs. Several students who have completed the PAD minor have pursued their MPA at Buffalo State* or at other universities.
The minor requires three courses focusing specifically on public administration and nonprofit management. The electives offer students an opportunity to either focus on a particular area (e.g. GIS, ethics) or select courses in various disciplines that provide conceptual and hands-on skills for careers in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Students earning a GPA of 3.0 or above in the minor are guaranteed admission into SUNY Buffalo State’s MPA Program.
Admission Requirements
To enroll in this program, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all previous college credits.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. Explain Key Theories of Organizational and Management Practice
2. Analyze Budgeting and Financial Management Practices
3. Evaluate Governance Structures and Leadership Approaches
4. Apply Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills to Sector-Specific Problems
5. Demonstrate Understanding of the Public and Nonprofit Sectors’ Roles in Society
6. Communicate Effectively with Diverse Stakeholders
7. Understand the Role of Civic Engagement and Social Equity
Program Requirements
Required Courses (9 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
PAD101 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD307 METROPOLITAN GOVERNANCE | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD360 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 - Credit Hours
Electives (9 credit hours)
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
PAD347 EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD348 GRANTS MANAGEMENT AND FUND DEVELOPMENT IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT AGENCIES | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD368 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD389 TOPICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD390 RESEARCH METHODS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD400 INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD401 HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN POLICY | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD403 NGO MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD495 SPECIAL PROJECT | 1 - 3 Credit Hours
PAD499 INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 - 12 Credit Hours
CRS201 FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP | 3 - Credit Hours
ENG300 WRITING FOR THE PROFESSIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
ENG302 TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 - Credit Hours
ENG409 WRITING GRANTS AND PROPOSALS | 3 - Credit Hours
GEG102 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | 3 - Credit Hours
GEG309 URBAN GEOGRAPHY | 3 - Credit Hours
GEG325 MAPS AND MAPMAKING USING GIS | 3 - Credit Hours
OR PLN325 MAPS AND MAPMAKING USING GIS | 3 - Credit Hours
GEG416 GEOGRAPHIES OF DEVELOPMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
GEG425 FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS | 3 - Credit Hours
PHI102 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS | 3 - Credit Hours
PHI103 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC | 3 - Credit Hours
PHI301 JUSTICE: LIBERTY VS. EQUALITY | 3 - Credit Hours
PHI310 HISTORY OF ETHICS | 3 - Credit Hours
PHI351 ETHICS BOWL | 3 - Credit Hours
PLN215 INTRODUCTION TO URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING | 3 - Credit Hours
PLN315 LAND USE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
PLN380 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
18 Total Credit Hours