How do cities actually run—and who makes the decisions that shape daily life in your community? In this course, you’ll explore real-world cases in municipal and public management to understand how local governments operate and serve the public. You’ll look at how city leaders organize departments, manage budgets, plan programs, and work with employees and community partners. The course also examines how public agencies collaborate—and sometimes clash—with private organizations to deliver services. Through case studies, you’ll explore how cities manage essential functions. By the end of the course, you’ll have a clearer picture of how municipal governments turn policy into action and how effective management can improve services, strengthen communities, and address complex urban challenges.

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