Certificate in Public Administration and Policy
Course Overview
This course focuses on a comprehensive understanding of public administration, including its nature, organization theory, management, personnel, financial, and international administration, and administrative responsibility. It examines public policy efforts and its impact on the economic system and the welfare of consumers, workers, and industry.
By the end of this course, a student will be assessed as competent
MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF 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 Public Administration; Politics – Administration Dichotomy
Unit 5 Private and Public Administration Compared
MODULE 2 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND APPROACHES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Unit 1- Historical Development of Public Administration
Unit 2- Public Administration and Other Social Sciences
Unit 3- Approaches to the Study of Public Administration
Unit 4- New Dimensions of Public Administration
Unit 5- The 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- Public Policy
Unit 4- Public Policy analysis
Unit 5- Bureaucracy and Public Policy Making
MODULE 4 OTHER 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
There are three assignments (continuous assessment tests) and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 70%, while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued with a Certificate and a course transcript.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: $300
