How Can We Help? Greg Lewis, Chair Department of Public Management and Policy
Georgia State University is a premiere urban research university with a diverse student body that graduates a significant number of African Americans. The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies offers top-ranked programs in various disciplines. PMAP provides internships for students in Public Administration and Policy, emphasizing hands-on learning experiences leading to job opportunities.
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How Can We Help? Greg Lewis, Chair Department of Public Management and Policy Andrew 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 Studies A 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 Justice Economics Public Administration Public Policy Social 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
AYSPS Career 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 Office Get an MPA or MPP Degree? Georgia State government employees earn 21% more than employees with bachelor s degrees, on average High school graduates Some college Bachelor s degree Master s degree $30,800 33,350 44,400 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 15 14 13 12 11 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year Georgia Rest of South Rest of US
Is SLG Pay Growing Too Fast? Average Pay in Nominal Dollars 60000 50000 Current Dollars 40000 30000 20000 10000 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year Georgia Rest of South Rest of US
Is SLG Pay Growing Too Fast? Average Pay in Constant Dollars 60000 Constant 2011 Dollars 55000 50000 45000 40000 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year Georgia Rest of South Rest of US
Is SLG Pay Too High in Georgia? SLG Pay as a Percentage of Private Sector Pay 100 95 Perce nt 90 85 80 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year Georgia Rest of South Rest of US
SLG Employees are More Educated: Percentage with Bachelor s Degrees 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year SLGs, Georgia SLGs, Rest of the South SLGs, Rest of the US Private, Georgia Private, Rest of the South Private, Rest of the US
SLG Employees are More Educated: Percentage with Graduate Degrees 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year SLGs, Georgia SLGs, Rest of the South SLGs, Rest of the US Private, Georgia Private, Rest of the South Private, Rest of the US
SLG Employees are More Experienced: Mean Age of Workforce 46 44 42 40 38 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year SLGs, Georgia SLGs, Rest of South SLGs, Rest of US Private, Georgia Private, Rest of South Private, Rest of US
SLG Pay as a Percent of Private Sector Pay High School and College Graduates 100 90 Perce nt 80 70 60 50 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year HS, Georgia HS, Rest of South HS, Rest of US College, Georgia College, Rest of South College, Rest of US
SLG Pay as a Percent of Private Sector Pay for Comparable Whites 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year Men, Georgia Men, 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 110 105 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year Men, Georgia Men, Rest of South Men, Rest of US Women, Georgia Women, Rest of South Women, Rest of US
