Comparative Public Management

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

A key component in the study of public policy is the ability to work through how it gets put into action. Successful policy implementation requires more than technical policy analysis; it requires a critical understanding of the underpinnings of good management and governance. This course uses theoretical concepts, case study materials and simulations to understand the strategic management challenges facing both advanced industrial and less developed countries, as well as the options and resources available to effectively implement policies. Through class discussion, cases, and a policy management project, students will apply concepts in comparative public management to actual situations.