Courses & Units
Government and Public Administration HPP413
Unit offered subject to sufficient numbers
Introduction
This unit and its two component modules address key principles underpinning government within a Westminster parliamentary system. The unit aims to provide a background to, and understanding of the theory and practice of public administration and management. The unit will examine the roles and responsibilities of the public servant, and the means through which government outputs (public policy) are formulated and implemented. This includes discussion of planning and budgeting as tools for public administration. Particular attention is paid to the question of reform within the public sector, and the issue and challenges arising from the introduction of 'public management' models. The concept of governance and its different forms provides an opportunity to examine the features of, debates about, and alternatives to current public administration.
Summary
| Unit name | Government and Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HPP413 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | Doctor Hannah Murphy |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- research and discuss aspects of government and public administration showing an awareness of the key conceptual difficulties, theoretical perspectives and debates in the field of governance and relate theoretical perspectives and debates about governance to real world examples
- demonstrate an awareness of and critically reflect upon the complex and dynamic relationships between political actors and institutions at the local, national and/or international levels of governance.
- demonstrate an academic critical capacity and development of balanced argument and evaluation
- apply referencing and style conventions as appropriate
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Examination - invigilated (centrally) (10%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (20%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (20%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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