This
course introduces students to the theoretical foundation and practical
knowledge of public administration. It embraces the context of contemporary,
political, social, and economic realities and offers an opportunity to learn
about the policies and processes of governmental and non-profit organizations
from a multidisciplinary perspective. The course explores growth and complexity
of public administration functions and the emergence of new roles and
relationships between government and the private sector.
- Facilitator: George Abel Mhango
This
course provides a general introduction to methods of political analysis.
It lays the foundation for the study of politics by covering such areas
as philosophy of social science, scientific methods, theoretical and
methodological debates, and skills key to critical reading, writing and
analysis. Specifically, the course brings into focus debates over
politics and policy, historical methods and the use of evidence in
argumentation, narrative and language.
- Facilitator: George Abel Mhango