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UPADM-GP.215
The Politics of New YorkThis course will provide undergraduate students with an understanding of the political and governmental processes that influence New York City. The course will explore the structure of the municipal government, the role of the mayor and city council, the …Course
PADM-GP.4126
Leading Values-Based Culture in Nonprofit OrganizationsCulture -- the system of shared assumptions, values, meanings, and beliefs, which informs the behavior of individuals -- is perhaps the most salient variable mechanism that influences organizational performance (Schein, 2017). Successful leadership of …Course
PADM-GP.2173
Operations ManagementOperations management specifically involves the analysis, design, operation, and improvement of the systems and processes that deliver goods or services and ultimately outputs and outcomes. It is required to achieve the organization’s mission, provide …Course
PADM-GP.2204
Development Assistance, Accountability and Aid EffectivenessInternational development assistance has evolved considerably in the post WWII period. Although some of the initial development agencies are still operating and remain influential, the way they function has evolved and important new players have entered …Course
PADM-GP.2167
Public Sector Foresight: Scenarios for Government Decision MakingScenario planning is a widely used decision-making practice used to find a sure course of action in the face of great uncertainty and difficult challenges. It was first developed at the Rand Institute and refined by the Group Planning team for Royal …Course
URPL-GP.2612
Smart, Sustainable Planning in AmsterdamThis one-week travel class to Amsterdam offers an immersive journey into the heart of sustainable urbanism. The course offers a unique opportunity for students to delve deep into the city's pioneering approaches to sustainable mobility, climate …Course
NONCR-GP.100
Jump-starting the Wagner Classroom ExperienceThis non-credit course is an excellent opportunity for all incoming Wagner students to jump-start their academic journey relative to both the foundational content as well as the classroom experience of Wagner graduate coursework. It is required of all …Capstone Projects
SUCCESSFUL ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEWLY-FORMED NONPROFITAttachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) is a Delaware-based nonprofit organization that disseminates a worldwide parenting program fostering strong, healthy relationships in families with infants or toddlers facing adversity. As ABC establishes itself …
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PADM-GP.2312
Managing Financial and Social Returns of the Social EnterpriseThis course will explore best and evolving practices in the financial management and impact measurement of social enterprises. The class will be taught from the perspective of the social entrepreneur and social enterprise manager and introduce cases to …Course
EXEC-GP.2430
Cross-Sector Collaborations (EMPA)Cross-sector collaborations are a response to the increasing recognition that many of the pressing challenges of our time are complex and requires a systems approach. Such challenges must involve multiple stakeholders, guided by principles of inclusion …Course
EXEC-GP.2413
Strategic Philanthropy (EMPA)This course will explore the fault lines within the field of philanthropy and prepare students to effectively leverage resources for their organizations. The course will examine different approaches to grantmaking including: social entrepreneurship, …Course
EXEC-GP.2113
Building Effective Teams - Advanced Strategies (EMPA)This four-day course aims to develop your ability to build, lead, and participate in high-performing teams. We will draw from research in psychology, management, strategy, behavioral economics, and sociology to discuss best practices for designing, …Course
PADM-GP.2113
Building Effective Teams - Advanced StrategiesThis four-day course aims to develop your ability to build, lead, and participate in high-performing teams. We will draw from research in psychology, management, strategy, behavioral economics, and sociology to discuss best practices for designing, …Course
EXEC-GP.4137
Communications and Branding for Nonprofits (EMPA)An organization’s brand can help it raise money, create change, and recruit participants as it effectively communicates its mission. But a brand is more than just a logo or a memorized elevator pitch, it is the way both internal and external audiences …Course
EXEC-GP.2170
Performance Measurement & ManagementAll public and nonprofit organizations must assemble and report information on their performance. The need for performance measures goes beyond legal and regulatory requirements. To provide services effectively and efficiently, managers need information …Course
PADM-GP.2119
Marketing for Nonprofit OrganizationsDeveloping and executing an organization’s marketing strategy can be a complicated process, but is integral to raising money, increasing visibility, recruiting brand ambassadors/influencers/advocates/supporters – and building momentum to achieve its …Course
PADM-GP.4322
Data and AI Strategies for Social Impact OrganizationsData plays an increasingly important role in powering today’s enterprises, governments and society as a whole. With the rapid pace of innovation, data science, advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly central and …Course
PADM-GP.2165
Policy Implementation: How Plans, Policies and Projects are Put into Action in the GovernmentThis course examines how government agencies implement plans, policies, and projects under real-world constraints. Government agencies are some of the largest and most consequential organizations shaping contemporary life, especially for the poor. Their …Course
UPADM-GP.282
Moving NYC: Travel Behavior and Policy in New York CityFrom the non-stop subway ride to the “infamed” jaywalking, from the well-acclaimed Citi bike to delivery on almost anything, from the iconic yellow cab to the fist fight over a parking spot, from the Chinatown bus to congestion pricing, this course …Course
PADM-GP.4191
Understanding the Role Federal Tax Credits Play in the Affordable Housing & Renewable Energy SectorsFor better or worse, both affordable housing and renewable energy projects in the US are mostly built and owned by private developers and corporations. These private developers in turn are reliant on private capital provided by investors, corporations and …Course
PADM-GP.4455
Labor Movement Politics, Advocacy & Social ChangeAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of U.S. workers involved in work stoppages in 2018 reached its highest point since the mid-1980s. The resurgence of the use of strikes and worker activists withholding labor is set against the …Course
PADM-GP.4115
Contracts: What the Non-Lawyer Should KnowThis is a course in Contracts for the non-lawyer. Every day we see contracts and may have to read them, sign them and/or perform them. Many organizations are not large enough to have their own in-house counsel and calling outside counsel is expensive. …Capstone Projects
Evaluation of a Development Program in GuatemalaTrickle Up is a New York-based international development nonprofit that supports people living in extreme poverty by providing livelihood training, savings group formation, and seed capital grants to launch or expand livelihood activities. Trickle Up …
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PADM-GP.4320
Environmental, Social, Governance InvestingThe most common Mission-Related Investment (MRI) approaches include socially responsible investing (SRI), and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). While private investments generally account for 20% of an institutional investment portfolio, public …