how can we help? greg lewis, chair department of public management and policy andrew young school of...
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How Can We Help?
Greg Lewis, Chair
Department of Public Management and PolicyAndrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
Georgia State University
Premiere urban research university One of the most diverse student bodies in the
country – in some years, we graduate more African Americans than any other university
Highest graduation rate of any university with so many students who qualify for Pell grants
Virtually no racial disparities in retention and graduation rates
Andrew Young School of Policy StudiesA Top School in Walking Distance of Your Office
One of the top 25 programs in the country, according to US News & World Report#4 Public Finance and Budgeting#12 City Management and Urban Policy#12 Nonprofit Management#24 Public Policy Analysis#26 Public Management/Administration
AYSPS Degree Programs
Undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in:Criminal JusticeEconomicsPublic AdministrationPublic PolicySocial Work
What Can PMAP and AYSPS Offer You?
Interns and Graduates Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees Research
PMAP Interns
Public Management and Policy (PMAP) has
135 students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program,
45 in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, and
250 in the Bachelor of Science in Public Policy (BSPP) program.
All programs require internships
MPA and MPP students work at least 300 hours
BSPP students work at least 200 hours
Approximately one-third graduate annually and are looking for jobs.
Internships:What’s in It for Them?
Internships are learning experiences for students
Our students have strong preferences for practical, hands-on knowledge
Internship supervisors provide training
Paid internships attract higher-quality applicants
Many of our students cannot afford to work unpaid internship
Many internships turn into jobs
PMAP Interns and Graduates:What’s in It for You?
PMAP students are highly motivated to contribute to society Internships give you three months to observe their skills and
work ethic before offering them a job
PMAP students learn analytic and management skills that Training in statistics, microeconomics, and policy analysis
Classes in management, leadership, and budgeting
A deeper understanding of the role of elected officials and politics in the work of state government
Master of Public Administration:Core Curriculum
Public Service and Democracy Management Systems and Strategies Leadership and Organizational Behavior Public Budgeting and Finance Law for Public Managers Applied Research Methods and Statistics I & II Microeconomics for Public Policy
Core Skills
Use spreadsheets and statistical software Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Generate basic statistics and tables (of
percentages, means, and regressions) to analyze policy and administrative decisions
Write reports using basic statistics Apply microeconomic theory to analyze policy and
administrative decisions
Core Knowledge
Broad overview of the history and function of government in the United States
The role of elected officials and public administration in a democracy
Major ethical issues public administrators face Organizational structure and design Results-oriented management frameworks
Core Knowledge and Skills
Apply organizational and leadership theories to solve management problems in the public sector
Technical nature and process of budgeting in the public sector
Both the politics of budgeting and rational methods of resource allocation
Legal rights of public managers and employees Contract law, administrative law, rulemaking,
adjudication, judicial review of administrative actions
AYSPSCareer Services Office
Internship and job search support
One-on-one appointments: career counseling, resume & cover letter writing, interview prep, LinkedIn feedback, networking, etc.
Events: career fairs, alumni networking, employer panels & info. sessions
Workshops & webinars
CareerLink
Student clubs (see handout)
Should You or Someone in Your OfficeGet an MPA or MPP Degree?
Georgia State government employees earn 21% more than employees with bachelor’s degrees, on average High school graduates $30,800 Some college 33,350 Bachelor’s degree 44,400 Master’s degree 53,800
The payoff to a master’s degree is still 20% among people of the same age, sex, and race/ethnicity, who had the same major in college
Based on Census data for full-time employees of Georgia state government in 2009-2013
The MPA and MPP are designed for working professionals
All classes begin at 4:30 or 7:15
Semesters last 15 weeks (Summer is 7 weeks)
Walking distance of downtown state office buildings
Tuition is currently $382 per credit hour ($15,000 for the full program), plus fees (which could add another $5,000) and books
Most materials are posted online
Professors are available by email and phone (and offices are within walking distance of downtown state office buildings)
Master of Public Administration:Concentrations
Public Management and Finance
Planning and Economic Development
Nonprofit Management
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Criminal Justice
Public Health
Individual concentrations
All concentrations are four courses, typically 2 or 3 required courses and 1 or 2 electives
Executive Education: Leadership
Course objectives enhance public sector management Participants will develop the tools to effectively interact with
elected officials and skillfully oversee employees.
Taught by leading faculty at the Andrew Young School John Thomas, with four books and 60-plus articles, is known
internationally for research in public management and policy.
Details May 11-13, 2016 (Wednesday-Friday)
Register by May 4, 2016.
24 CPE credits available for this course (via NASBA)
Public sector cost: $985; Others: $1,415
Visit cslf.gsu.edu for more information.
Certificate in Public Financial Management“Public Sector CFO School”
Government Financial Statements and Accounting
Jan. 12-15, 2016
Retirement, Risk Management and Procurement
March 16-18, 2016
Leadership
May 11-13, 2016
Treasury and Investment Management
July 13-15, 2016
Debt Management
September 23-25, 2016
Operating and Capital Budgeting
November 1-4, 2016
Are State and Local Governments Growing Too Fast?
Share of Total Workforce Employed by SLGs
11
12
13
14
15
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
Georgia Rest of South Rest of US
Is SLG Pay Growing Too Fast?Average Pay in Nominal Dollars
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Cu
rre
nt
Do
lla
rs
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
GeorgiaRest of South
Rest of US
Is SLG Pay Growing Too Fast?Average Pay in Constant Dollars
40000
45000
50000
55000
60000
Co
nsta
nt
20
11
Do
lla
rs
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
GeorgiaRest of South
Rest of US
Is SLG Pay Too High in Georgia?SLG Pay as a Percentage of Private Sector Pay
80
85
90
95
100
Pe
rce
nt
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
GeorgiaRest of South
Rest of US
SLG Employees are More Educated:Percentage with Bachelor’s Degrees
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
SLGs, GeorgiaSLGs, Rest of the South
SLGs, Rest of the US
Private, GeorgiaPrivate, Rest of the South
Private, Rest of the US
SLG Employees are More Educated:Percentage with Graduate Degrees
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
SLGs, GeorgiaSLGs, Rest of the South
SLGs, Rest of the US
Private, GeorgiaPrivate, Rest of the South
Private, Rest of the US
SLG Employees are More Experienced: Mean Age of Workforce
38
40
42
44
46
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
SLGs, Georgia
SLGs, Rest of SouthSLGs, Rest of US
Private, Georgia
Private, Rest of SouthPrivate, Rest of US
SLG Pay as a Percent of Private Sector Pay High School and College Graduates
50
60
70
80
90
100
Pe
rce
nt
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
HS, GeorgiaHS, Rest of South
HS, Rest of US
College, GeorgiaCollege, Rest of South
College, Rest of US
SLG Pay as a Percent of Private Sector Pay for Comparable Whites
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
Men, GeorgiaMen, Rest of South
Men, Rest of US
Women, Georgia Women, Rest of South
Women, Rest of US
SLG Pay as Percent of Private Sector Pay for Comparable Blacks
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
1980 1990 2000 2010Year
Men, GeorgiaMen, Rest of South
Men, Rest of US
Women, Georgia Women, Rest of South
Women, Rest of US