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cognate: Public Management Cognate

2025-2026

Cognate: Public Management Cognate (12 credits)

The Cognate in Public Management is composed of 4 required courses (3 common courses and one approved elective) and consists of 12 credit hours that provide participants with a good working knowledge and skills in public management. The cognate is designed for students in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ graduate programs interested in adding management of government agencies to their skill set. Students enrolled in any Âé¶¹´«Ã½ graduate program can earn the cognate by taking the following courses:

PAD6060 Public Admin in Modern Society (3 Credits)
PAD6227 Government Budget and Finance (3 Credits)
PAD6417 Human Res in Public/NP Mgmt (3 Credits)

SELECT 1 elective from MPA courses:
  • PAD 5000 - 6999
  • PUP 5000 - 6999