The Public Administration course at Bay University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of public sector management. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage public organizations and contribute to the development of public policy.

What You Will Learn

• Foundations of Public Administration:

  • Introduction to the history, scope, and functions of public administration.
  • Understanding the role of public administrators in government and society.

• Public Policy and Governance:

  • Analysis of policy-making processes and the role of public administrators in shaping policy.
  • Study of governance structures and their impact on public administration.

• Organizational Theory and Behavior:

  • Exploration of organizational theories and their application in the public sector.
  • Examination of leadership, motivation, and organizational culture within public organizations.

• Public Financial Management:

  • Principles of budgeting, financial planning, and fiscal management in the public sector.
  • Techniques for efficient allocation and utilization of public resources.

• Human Resource Management:

  • Strategies for managing human resources in public organizations.
  • Best practices for recruitment, training, and development of public sector employees.

• Ethics and Accountability:

  • Understanding ethical principles and standards in public administration.
  • Mechanisms for ensuring transparency and accountability in public service.

• Research Methods in Public Administration:

  • Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Application of research techniques to analyze public administration issues.

• Public Sector Innovation:

  • Exploration of innovative practices and technologies in public administration.
  • Strategies for fostering innovation and managing change in the public sector.