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PIA5101 - Theories of Government and Public Administration

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Public and International Affairs
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Equivalent Course(s)
POL5101
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
This course aims to
  • examine critically major theories about the state, the role of government and the nature of public administration, public management and governance;
  • discover the theoretical and practical issues underpinning current trends whereby public administration is being reformulated in terms of public management and/or 'good governance';
  • evaluate the similarities and differences in the roles and management of, and interactions between, the public and private sectors;
  • apply the theories of government, governance and public administration / management to the empirical world.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information
PIA5101.pdf

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Department of Public and International Affairs