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2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide 
    
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide

PAFF 521 - Foundations of Public Service




Concepts and issues of American public organizations and their administration, such as critical thinking and writing, decision making, public planning, budgeting, human resources and information management. Also includes political and environmental contexts and an introduction to international and comparative public administration as well as administrative practices in other countries. Offered: fall and spring. 4 credits.