ISLS 304 - Decision Making in Public Organizations

This course addresses the question of how organizations actually make decisions and what analysis techniques the organizations use to arrive at a chosen option. The course combines the theory of decision making with actual case studies. Student or team projects allow the student to demonstrate an understanding of the analysis that goes into making a decision. Students will be allowed to choose a decision of national, state, or local interest involving either a government entity or a non-governmental organization with public responsibilities. (Y)

Credits: 3