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MPA807Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Development Administration Theory

This course introduces students to development theory and administration, exploring the meaning and origin of development planning. It covers related concepts like growth, underdevelopment, and modernization, along with underpinning theories. The course shifts to the environment of development administration, emphasizing economic, political, administrative, and socio-cultural factors. It also discusses development planning, public enterprises, privatization, and the importance of development.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
DevelopmentAdministrationPlanningModernizationUnderdevelopment

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Development Administration

2

Economic Development

3

Political Development

4

Social Development

5

Modernization

6

Underdevelopment

7

Development Planning

8

Public Enterprises

9

Privatization

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Policy Analyst

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Development Officer

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Public Administrator

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Project Manager

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Government Advisor

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentNon-profit OrganizationsInternational Development AgenciesConsultingPublic Sector Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Development; Meaning and Concepts

2h

Unit 1: The Meaning of Development

2 study hours
  • •Define development administration
  • •Differentiate between development administration and public administration
Week
2

Module 1: Development; Meaning and Concepts

2h

Unit 2: Features of Development

2 study hours
  • •Identify specific indices of development
  • •Understand the scope of development
  • •Analyze poverty and development challenges
Week
3

Module 1: Development; Meaning and Concepts

2h

Unit 3: Origin of the concept of development

2 study hours
  • •Explain the origin of development administration
  • •Discuss the adoption of development administration by developing countries
Week
4

Module 1: Development; Meaning and Concepts

3h

Unit 4: Development Concepts and Related Theories

3 study hours
  • •Discuss development concepts (economic development, underdevelopment, colonialism)
  • •Examine theories of development (modernization, dependency)
Week
5

Module 1: Development; Meaning and Concepts

2h

Unit 5: Development in perspective

2 study hours
  • •Identify the importance and characteristics of development
  • •Discuss developmental values and instruments
Week
6

Module 2: Related Concepts in Development Administration …

2h

Unit 1: International perspective of development

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of development
  • •Describe the characteristics of development
Week
7

Module 2: Related Concepts in Development Administration …

2h

Unit 2: Growth and Development

2 study hours
  • •Define growth
  • •Explain the differences between growth and development
Week
8

Module 2: Related Concepts in Development Administration …

2h

Unit 3: Political Economy of Development Administration

2 study hours
  • •Define underdevelopment
  • •Distinguish between underdeveloped and undeveloped countries
Week
9

Module 2: Related Concepts in Development Administration …

2h

Unit 4: What is Modernization

2 study hours
  • •Define modernization
  • •Identify the attributes of modernization
Week
10

Module 2: Related Concepts in Development Administration …

2h

Unit 5: Relevance of Modernization to Growth and Development

2 study hours
  • •Explain the relevance of modernization to growth and development
Week
11

Module 3: Environment of Development Administration

6h

Unit 1 Economic Environment of Development Administration

3 study hours
  • •Identify economic, political and socio-cultural features of underdevelopment
  • •Analyze administrative reforms in Nigeria

Unit 2 Political Environment of Development Administration

3 study hours
  • •Identify economic, political and socio-cultural features of underdevelopment
  • •Analyze administrative reforms in Nigeria
Week
12

Module 3: Environment of Development Administration

6h

Unit 3 Socio-Cultural Environment of Development Administration

3 study hours
  • •Identify economic, political and socio-cultural features of underdevelopment
  • •Analyze administrative reforms in Nigeria

Unit 4 Administrative Environment of Development Administration

3 study hours
  • •Identify economic, political and socio-cultural features of underdevelopment
  • •Analyze administrative reforms in Nigeria
Week
13

Module 3: Environment of Development Administration

4h

Unit 5 Administrative Reforms in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Identify economic, political and socio-cultural features of underdevelopment
  • •Analyze administrative reforms in Nigeria

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key development theories and their proponents (Units 1-4)

2

Compare and contrast the planning processes in India and Nigeria (Module 4)

3

Analyze the economic, political, and socio-cultural factors affecting development (Module 3)

4

Develop case studies applying development theories to specific countries or regions

5

Practice essay questions on the role of public enterprises and privatization (Module 5)

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