Leader: Dr Gaby Ramia

Offered

Not offered in 2008

Synopsis

The unit provides a comparative overview of international issues affecting public sector policy and management. Topics include the concept and impact of globalisation on international public policy and management; policy analysis and implementation in a changing world; management issues in international public administration and in developing countries; notions of development; and different strategies for development. Policy formulation and management practices in selected Asian countries are examined.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• describe the similarities and differences between public management, public policy and governance
• analyse the relationship between the public/intergovernmental, non-profit/community and corporate sectors at the international level
• explore the international and global dimensions of public policy, governance and management
• explain the similarities and differences between public policy, governance and management regimes in developed world and developing world settings
• analyse issues and problems in international public policy and management by means of Continental/regional and national case studies.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact hours

3-hour class per week