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Principles of Public Administration

Explore the fundamentals of public administration, from bureaucratic theory to policy processes, ethics, and governance models, preparing you for public service careers and policy analysis.
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123 Courses


12 weeks

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Intermediate

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Overview

ABOUT THE COURSE:

This course thoroughly explores public administration, a discipline dedicated to implementing public policy. The curriculum will delve into the core concepts of public interest, public service motivation, and bureaucratic theory, as well as the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of public administration.

Students will gain insights into the public policy process, including policy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and reform. The course will also cover public financial management, human resource management in the public sector, e-governance, ethics and integrity in public service, and comparative public administration.

Through a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, this course aims to equip students with a solid foundation in public administration theory and practice, preparing them for careers in public service and policy analysis.INTENDED AUDIENCE:

UG/PG/PhD and Aspirants of UPSC and State PSC’sPREREQUISITES:

12th pass

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Public Administration
  • Definition and scope
    Historical evolution of public administration
    Key concepts: Public interest and public service motivation
  • Bureaucratic Theory
  • Max Weber’s bureaucratic model
    Critiques and developments in bureaucratic theory
  • Public Policy Process
  • Policy formulation
    Policy implementation
    Policy evaluation
    Policy reform
  • Public Financial Management
  • Budgeting processes in the public sector
    Financial accountability and transparency
  • Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
  • Recruitment and selection
    Training and development
    Performance management
  • E-governance
  • Concepts and applications of e-governance
    Challenges and opportunities in implementing e-governance
  • Ethics and Integrity in Public Service
  • Ethical theories and principles
    Codes of conduct and ethical dilemmas
  • Comparative Public Administration
  • Comparing administrative systems across countries
    Lessons from international best practices
  • Contemporary Challenges in Public Administration
  • Globalization and its impact on public administration
    Managing public sector reforms
  • Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • Analysis of real-world public administration scenarios
    Application of theory to practice through practical exercises
  • Course Conclusion and Future Trends in Public Administration
  • Summary of key learnings
    Emerging issues and future directions in the field

Taught by

Prof. Mohd.Nafees Ahmad Ansari


Subjects

Social Sciences