College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Management and Governance: Comparing Public Administration around the World
Module POLM220M for 2020/1
Module POLM220M for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
POLM220M: Management and Governance: Comparing Public Administration around the World
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 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. Synthesize 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 9. Reflect on the process of learning and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses |