Course Outline & Class Schedule
Course Overview:
The role, organization and specific functions of government have undergone frequent and
sometimes radical changes in the past several decades. Sometimes the changes are
generated within countries, as responses to unique social, political and economic
developments, and sometimes they originate outside the country in response to
international political developments and to globalization.
Whether in managerial, administrative or political positions, public servants need to be
able to understand the policy process in order to manage it or operate effectively within
it. This involves an understanding of the technical processes of policy and strategy
making and of policy evaluation. The purpose of this course is to provide an analytical
framework for understanding public policy and management in a variety of historical and
comparative contexts. It will give you an introduction to the tools and techniques used to
identify and select appropriate ways to analyze make and evaluate public policy, and to
organize and deliver public services efficiently and effectively. Also, the design,
implementation and evaluation of policy must take place in the context of democratic
governance which requires transparency and accountability to ensure legitimacy.
- Teacher: Brigette Levy