Techniques for efficient and effective decision-making. Overview The University of Prince Edward Island, through the School of Business, offers an interdisciplinary program of studies leading to a Certificate and a Diploma in. The program is intended for working federal, provincial, and municipal public servants who wish to prepare themselves for higher administrative and management positions. Others with similar interests may apply. Every effort is made to schedule the compulsory and elective courses for the program at times convenient for those employed. Objectives The UPEI program has three basic objectives: to develop, along with specific skills, an understanding of the interpersonal and interorganizational roles of an individual within the public service; to assist in the training and development of individuals for policy and administrative positions in the public service; and to equip individuals with knowledge and techniques for efficient and effective decision making. Page 1 of 7
"With required courses that give the student knowledge of a number of different areas, and complemented by relevant electives, the program has proven successful for both full-time students and professionals. The programs are a great opportunity for working professionals to earn a post-secondary credential. The program is designed for current and aspiring public servants to enhance their understanding of public administration and enable them to fulfill their career aspirations. I have had the good fortune of teaching several of the required courses for the programs and I am always impressed by the calibre of individuals who devote their professional lives to public service." Co-ordinator, UPEI Program Susan Graham, BBA, MBA, MPA, EDD Certificate The Certificate program is designed and intended for advancement to the middle management in the public service. To qualify for a Certificate, a student must complete ten (10) three semester-hour courses for a total of thirty (30) semester hours. Eight (8) of the three semester hour courses are compulsory and two (2) are chosen from the list of approved electives. COMPULSORY CERTIFICATE COURSES Organizational Behaviour - Business 1710 Introductory Microeconomics - Economics 1010 Introductory Macroeconomics - Economics 1020 UPEI 1010 and a writing intensive course Professional Writing - English 3810 Canadian Politics I: Government - Political Science 2010 Law Politics and the Judicial Process I - Political Science 2110 Canadian - Political Science 3110 Diploma The Diploma program is designed and intended for more advanced education. To qualify for a Diploma, a student must complete an additional ten (10) three semester hour courses beyond the Certificate. Six (6) of the additional three semester hour courses are compulsory and four (4) are chosen from the list of approved electives. In addition, candidates for the Diploma in Public Administration must satisfy the Co-ordinator that they have completed a public service work experience of four months, full-time, in a public administration environment. Compulsory Diploma Courses Human Resource Management Business 2720 Communications Business 4610 Organizational Development and Change Business 4710 Canadian Economic Problems Economics 3040 Canadian Federalism Political Science 3020 Canadian Public Policy Political Science 3140 Approved Electives Page 2 of 7
Electives from the following list may be selected for either the Certificate or the Diploma requirement but an elective cannot be used for both Certificate and Diploma. Certificate and Diploma Electives Management Information Systems Business 2410 Industrial Relations Business 3720 Business Law I Business 3010 Business Law II Business 3020 Prince Edward Island in the 20th Century History 4890 The Canadian Experience Canadian Studies 3010 and 3020 Public Finance Economics 4120 Politics and Government of Prince Edward Island Political Science 2020 Law, Politics and the Judicial Process II Political Science 2120 Canadian Provincial Politics: A Comparative Perspective Political Science 3220 Public Policy in Small Island Jurisdictions Political Science 4140 Any one of the following statistics courses: Introductory Statistics I Statistics 2210 (formerly Mathematics 221) Statistics and Research Design I Psychology 2780 Methodology and Research I Sociology 3310 Management Science I Business 2510 The substitution of one university credit course not now in the listing of elective courses which is directly related to the present work of the applicant may be permitted with the approval of the program coordinator. Coordinating Committee The Coordinating Committtee is comprised of one nominee from each of the following: School of Business Administration Department of Political Science Department of Economics The Federal Public Service in Prince Edward Island The Public Service of Prince Edward Island The PEI Regional Group of the Institute of of Canada (IPAC) Careers: Commerce Officer Employment Counsellor Immigration Officer Civil Servant Social Worker Page 3 of 7
Example ENG 381 - Professional Writing POLS 311 - Canadian BUS 461 - Communications POLS 302 - Canadian Federalism Course Level: 100 Level EC101 INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of consumer and producer behaviour. Of particular concern is the role of the market in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, and how these outcomes are affected by imperfections in the market system and by government policy. EC102 INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS An introduction to the development, tools and application of macroeconomic analysis in the Canadian economy. Topics discussed will include inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, fiscal policy as well as others. GI151 CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING This foundational writing course provides an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary communications skills through the lens of current global issues. Students develop skills to write effectively, think critically, and communicate clearly in a variety of contexts. NOTE: This course is a graduation requirement for all first time first-entry undergraduate students beginning September 2008 EXCEPT for DVM, BEd, transfer students and students who have passed English 101. BUS171 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR This course introduces students to the theory of organizational behaviour (the study of people at work in organizations). It examines the behaviours of individuals working alone or in teams, and how organizational characteristics, management practices and other factors influence this behaviour, and ultimately organizational effectiveness. Course Level: 200 Level PST201 CANADIAN POLITICS I: GOVERNMENT This course introduces and surveys the basic constitutional components of Canadian politics: Parliament (including the Crown, the House of Commons, the Senate, Cabinet, courts, and the bureaucracy), federalism (including the distribution of legislative authority, inter-governmental decision making, and fiscal federalism), and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Constitutional principles and actual practices of government are discussed. Lecture: Lecture: PST211 LAW, POLITICS & THE JUDICIAL PROCESS I This course is designed to acquaint interested students with the nature of law. It has a Canadian focus with special reference to Prince Edward Island. The areas covered in this semester include sources of law, interests protected by the law, and fundamental legal and political concepts. Major areas of concentration are constitutional and civil law. Lecture: Page 4 of 7
PST212 LAW, POLITICS & THE JUDICIAL PROCESS II In this course, students examine various areas of civil law. The politics of Prince Edward Island are used to illustrate the relationships between legal and political systems. Lecture: MATH221 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS I The main objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of descriptive statistics, statistical inference, and the use of statistical software such as MINITAB to students in any discipline. More time is spent on statistical inference than on descriptive statistics. Topics include frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, rules of probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, random sampling and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, one- and two-tail tests of hypotheses, and correlation and linear regression. Three lecture hours a week. Note: Credit will not be allowed for Mathematics 221 if a student has received credit for any of the following courses: Business 251, Education 481, Psychology271 and Sociology 332. BUS241 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS This course provides an introduction and understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operation and management decision-making. It concentrates on providing an understanding of the tools and basic terminology needed to understand information systems and their role in the business environment. Topics include information systems concepts, a review of information technology concepts, the fundamentals of e-business, planning and development of information systems, and the management of these systems. BUS252 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE II Course Level: 300 Level BUS301 BUSINESS LAW This course offers students a basic introduction to the legal system and, in particular, the areas of tort, property, and contract law. A major portion of the course is devoted to the study of the legal implications of contractual issues in business endeavours. Legal cases are used, when applicable, to illustrate principles of law. PST302 CANADIAN FEDERALISM This is a seminar course on the theory and practice of divided political authority. The aim is to understand the logic and attraction of federalism as a political theory and the problems of working out that idea in Canadian government, politics, and society. This course examines the constitution as a fundamental contract for shared rule between Ottawa and the provinces and traces federalism in intergovernmental relations and public policy. The course concludes with an overview of the important approaches and schools of thought in this field. Seminar: BUS302 BUSINESS LAW II This course expands on the basic concepts introduced in Business 301 and discusses some areas of law, not previously covered, which impact on business. The course work includes some written assignments regarding legal problems as well as a midterm and final exam. EC304 CANADIAN ECONOMIC PROBLEMS This course examines selected contemporary problems of the Canadian economy by focusing on Page 5 of 7
the formulation and analysis of economic policies designed tod eal with these problems. PST311 CANADIAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION This course introduces the study of public administration. It examines the theories, practices, and politics that shape decision-making and management in the Canadian public sector. Among the topics explored are theories of decision-making, organization, motivation, and democracy influencing public administration; the policy-making and political role of public servants; the growth and expansion of the Canadian state; and the evolution of financial and personnel management systems. Lecture: PST314 CANADIAN PUBLIC POLICY This course examines the evolution, nature, instruments, and consequences of Canadian public policy, particularly that of the Federal Government. In the first half of the course, students discuss the tools and frameworks used in public policy research and analysis and review the broad structure of Canadian public policy. In the second half of the course, students research areas or issues in Canadian public policy and present their findings in seminars and essays. Seminar: SOC331 METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH I An examination and practical experience in current data-gathering techniques including experimental and quasi-experimental designs, surveys and interviewing, the use of available documents, and participant observation. Also covered are large scale sampling techniques, coding and procedures, composite and simple measures, and panel analysis. It is strongly recommended that Sociology 331 and 332 not be taken in the same year as Sociology 301 and 302. BUS372 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ENG381 PROFESSIONAL WRITING This course introduces students from a variety of disciplines to the skills and tasks required for effective communication in a professional environment. The course focuses on the following: analytical reports, proposals, descriptions of processes, extended definitions, instructions, business correspondence, memoranda, graphics, presentation of data, and oral presentations. Assignments, designed for the students particular discipline, emphasize a sound analysis of the goals for each task, and the effective, economical, clear, and correct use of language to achieve these goals. Course Level: 400 Level BUS441 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Human Resource Management (HRM) has become a strategic function for both private and public organizations. This course provides an introduction to the conceptual and practical aspects of HRM. It focuses on the personnel processes involved in the procurement, development and maintenance of human resources, such as staffing, training and compensation. The course also includes a critical examination of current personnel issues and trends. Page 6 of 7
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