Certificate In Public Policy & Administration
Course Overview
This program thoroughly examines public administration and gives a complete overview of its nature, organization theory, personnel, finance, administrative responsibility, and international administration. It also covers the “government reinvention” movement and its clash with the traditional values of public administration. It looks at the various interpretations of government corruption and explains the differences between public and private organizations. It describes major models of public policy making and links their content with political science. This program analyzes the development of public administration in various countries.
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
