This course will provide an introduction to the study of public administration and public policy. Topics to be covered include: the role and nature of governmental bureaucracy; administrative politics; theories of bureaucracy and bureaucratic behaviour; governmental failings and corruption; governments, markets and 'the community'; trends in modern government; and the policy-making process. The course will contain a blend of theory and case studies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- understand the theoretical debates about the nature of government and bureaucracy, including administrative theory and bureaucratic behaviour
- understand the development of New Public Management, its rationale and critics
- understand the history and development of the public service in Australia and its current challenges, including politicisation, accountability and corruption
- analyse case studies of policy making using a variety of policy making theories
- demonstrate advanced skills in oral and written communication, research and critical analysis
Indicative Assessment
2,500 word written work (50%), a final examination (35%) and tutorial participation(15%).
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Workload
Two hours of lectures and one tutorial a week. Lectures will be recorded.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Maddison S. and Dennis R., An Introduction to Australian Public Policy, (2009) (optional)
Howlett M. and Ramesh M., Studying Public Policy - Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems, 2nd Edition (2003).
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3054 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3894 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
