PADM 5458 - Comparative Public Administration for Executives

Fall. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: EMPA students. Course fee: TBA.

T. O’Toole.

The purpose of this experiential learning seminar is to provide graduate students with an introduction to the scholarly development of comparative public administration, as well as criteria for comparison in public leadership, accountability/transparency, political participation, and the interaction of culture, politics, and public management. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of new public management and digital-era governance principles, as well as contemporary strategies for paradiplomacy and urban competitiveness. This course requires a program fee of $2000 to participate.

Outcome 1: Students will debate opportunities and challenges associated with comparative research in public administration.

Outcome 2: Students will discuss public administration initiatives with senior officials in San Jose, Costa Rica, and engage in site visits to these initiatives.

Outcome 3: Students will apply comparative best practices in public administration to their own academic/professional activities.