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
