MPA 676
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Local Government 2: Planning, Land Use, and Growth
Public Service and Ethics
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Current issues facing local governments, including planning, land use and zoning, annexation, growth and sprawl, economic development, and other contemporary issues.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Ethical Decisions
Learning Outcome
Develop ability to apply faith-based characteristics, ethics, and morals in local government decision making.
Title
Effective Communication
Learning Outcome
Experience making a presentation to a city council/planning commission in a real life public meeting.
Title
Data Management
Learning Outcome
Develop ability to gather real and original data from various agencies and individuals in local government.
Title
Governmental Management Practices
Learning Outcome
Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practices of city and regional planning.
Title
Teamwork
Learning Outcome
Develop skills to communicate and collaborate with individuals from other disciplines (i.e. managers, engineers, planners, etc.).
