Certificate in Public Administration and Policy
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of public administration, covering its fundamental principles, organizational theories, management practices, personnel administration, financial management, international administration, and administrative responsibility.
Participants will explore the role of public policy and its impact on the economic system, including its effects on consumers, workers, and industries. The course also examines governance structures, decision-making processes, and the interplay between public administration and broader socio-economic development.
By integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of public sector administration, policy implementation, and governance.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles, theories, and concepts of public administration.
- Analyze the organizational structures and functions of public administration at various levels.
- Explore the role of management, personnel, and financial administration in the public sector.
- Examine the impact of public policy on economic systems, consumers, workers, and industries.
- Assess the responsibilities and ethical considerations in public administration.
- Compare national and international administrative practices and their influence on governance.
- Develop skills in policy analysis, decision-making, and administrative leadership.
- Apply best practices in governance and public service management to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration
- Unit 1: Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Public Administration
- Unit 2: Principles of Public Administration
- Unit 3: Public Administration – The Art and Science Debate
- Unit 4: Politics-Administration Dichotomy in Public Administration
- Unit 5: Comparison of Private and Public Administration
Module 2: Historical Development and Approaches to Public Administration
- Unit 1: Historical Development of Public Administration
- Unit 2: Relationship Between Public Administration and Other Social Sciences
- Unit 3: Approaches to the Study of Public Administration
- Unit 4: Emerging Dimensions in Public Administration
- Unit 5: The Role and Concept of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Module 3: Bureaucracy and Public Policy
- Unit 1: Bureaucracy – Meaning, Characteristics, and Criticism
- Unit 2: Public Administration and Bureaucracy
- Unit 3: Understanding Public Policy
- Unit 4: Public Policy Analysis
- Unit 5: Bureaucracy and Public Policy Making
Module 4: Key Aspects of Public Administration
- Unit 1: Public Personnel Administration
- Unit 2: Public Financial Administration
- Unit 3: Development Administration
- Unit 4: Local Government Administration
- Unit 5: Comparative Public Administration
Duration & Fee
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: $500
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