Module POLM002M for 2017/8
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
POLM002M: Management and Governance:Comparing Public Administration around the World (MPA only)
This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.
Module Aims
The module aims to explore comparative administrative theories, practice and processes and the importance of the context in which they operate. It also aims to enhance a critical awareness of the approaches of different political regimes to public administration and public sector management and to develop a Masters level practical and theoretical understanding of the impact of globalisation and de-territorialization on national and international governance. The module examines some of the main issues and problems confronting public sector managers such as modernization, accountability in a complex age, ethical action, oversight, audit and private-public partnerships
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Critically examine the importance of the temporal, geographical, social and economic context of public administration and demonstrate this by analysing real world examples using complex theoretical frameworks; 2. Identify examples of best practice and evaluate their transferability to other jurisdictions; 3. Explain the dynamics towards public administrative reform with reference to a range of theoretical models |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. Appraise and critically evaluate government reports and public policy; 5. Synthesise and comment critically on a corpus of academic literature; 6. Link public administration concepts and theories to real world examples; |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. Undertake independent/self-directed learning (including time management) to achieve consistent, proficient and sustained attainment; 8. Work as a participant or leader of a group and contribute effectively to the achievement of objectives; and 9. Reflect on the process of learning and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses. |
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics in the order indicated:
1. Models, Myths and Paradigms; how do we know what we know;
2. The interpretation of facts and the importance of context;
3. Administrative Theories;
4. Administrative practice, the Anglo/American model; the European model; Administration in Africa; Asian models of Administration;
5. Global Governance and the de-territorialization of administration.
6. Issues and problems facing public administration.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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18 | 182 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 10 | 10 Lectures (1 hours each) |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 5 | 2 Workshop (2.5 hours) |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 3 | 1 Guest Presentation (3 hours) |
Guided independent study | 82 | Reading, thinking and preparing for lectures and workshops |
Guided independent study | 100 | Assignment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).