Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

LPA 4830 - Data Analytics for Public and Nonprofit Managers


The set of skills required for today’s successful public and nonprofit managers includes competencies in managing complex data systems and using that data to inform decision making and strategy development . This course will focus on the critical elements of data informatics for public and nonprofit fields such as education, the environment, governance, and health care.

Requisites: LPA 4010 and 4020
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate the ability to use data to make strategic management decisions.
  • Develop an understanding of the types of information systems in public and nonprofit organizations.
  • Recognize and choose metrics that are most critical to managerial decision making and continuous improvement.
  • Understand information technology trends in sectors such as healthcare, education, and social services.


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