Intergovernmental Relations
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 129 pages
- 15 units
This course on Inter-Governmental Relations is designed for M.Sc Public Administration students at NOUN. It provides a basic understanding of federalism, intergovernmental systems, and their dynamics. Students will explore conflict and cooperation between government levels, public finance challenges, ethnicity, and urban governance. The course also covers policy development, public management proposals, and federal policy implementation. It consists of 15 units, covering topics from the evolution of federalism to institutions for managing intergovernmental relations.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of MPA812, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 FISCAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS THEORYPage 78
- UNIT 2 ALLOCATION OF JURISDICTIONAL POWERS AMONG LEVELS OF GOVERNMENTPage 84
- UNIT 3 INTER-GOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONSPage 89
- UNIT 4 NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INTER- GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSPage 100
- UNIT 5 INSTITUTIONS FOR MANAGING INTER- GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSPage 108
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
MPA812 · UNIT 1: CONCEPT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Below you will find listed all the components of the course, what you have to do, and how you should allocate your time to each unit in order to complete the course successfully.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the evolution and nature of intergovernmental relations.
- Understand different models of federalism and their implications.
- Analyze the rationale behind establishing a federal system.
- Describe the structures and patterns of intergovernmental relations.
- Explain the dynamics of fiscal intergovernmental relations.
- Identify and address conflicts in intergovernmental relations.
What it prepares you for
- Public Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Government Relations Officer
- Local Government Officer
- Federal Government roles
- Government
- Public Sector
- Non-profit Organizations
- Consulting
- Civil Service
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Concept, Models And Theories of Federalism
Unit 5: Theoretical/Ideological perspective of Federalism
Understanding the theoretical and ideological perspectives requires critical analysis of different viewpoints and their implications.
- Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations
Unit 3: Intergovernmental fiscal Relations
Grasping the complexities of revenue allocation formulas and their impact on different levels of government requires careful study.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concept, Models And Theories of Federalism
Unit 1: Concept of Intergovernmental Relations · 1.5 hours
Read the introduction to intergovernmental relations.. Define intergovernmental relations and discuss its importance.. Understand the roles of the legislature, executive, and independent agencies..
Unit 2: Evolution and Concept of Federalism · 1.5 hours
Explain the evolution of federalism.. Understand the meaning and nature of federalism.. Explain the nature of federalism..
- Week 2Module 1: Concept, Models And Theories of Federalism
Unit 3: Models of Federalism · 1.5 hours
Explain how federalism evolved through the development process.. Explain how federalism evolved through the bargaining or aggregation process..
Unit 4: Rationale for Federalism · 1.5 hours
Understand the economic justification of federalism.. Understand the political justification of federalism.. Explain the institutional basis for operating a federal system..
- Week 3Module 1: Concept, Models And Theories of Federalism
Unit 5: Theoretical/Ideological perspective of Federalism · 2 hours
Explain the theoretical perspectives of the federal system.. Understand the ideology of federalism..
- Week 4Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Unit 1: Models of Intergovernmental Relations · 1.5 hours
Understand the authority relationships that exist between political entities.. Learn how to use the models to generate hypotheses..
Unit 2: Structures and Patterns of Inter-government Relations · 1.5 hours
Identify patterns, explain the federal system's structure and operation.. Understand the structure and patterns that exist in Nigeria..
- Week 5Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Unit 3: Federal-State-Local government Relations · 2 hours
Explain the powers of federal, state, and local governments.. Understand how conflicts between the two levels of government are resolved..
- Week 6Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Unit 4: State-Local government Relations · 2 hours
Describe the administrative, financial, political, and legal ties that exist between states and local governments.. Understand areas of constant conflict between states and local governments..
- Week 7Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Unit 5: Conflict in Intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours
Know the meaning and nature of conflict.. Explain the cause of conflict in inter-governmental relations..
- Week 8Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations
Unit 1: Fiscal Intergovernmental Relations Theory · 2 hours
Explain the concept of fiscal federalism.. Understand the theory of inter-jurisdictional cooperation..
- Week 9Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations
Unit 2: Allocation of Jurisdictional powers among levels of government · 2 hours
Explain the legislative powers of the central government in a federal system.. Describe the functions allotted to local government in the 1999 constitution..
- Week 10Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations
Unit 3: Intergovernmental fiscal Relations · 2 hours
Understand the objectives of intergovernmental relations.. Explain how responsibilities or expenses are distributed..
- Week 11Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations
Unit 4: Non-governmental organizations and Inter-governmental Relations · 2 hours
Understand the meaning of NGOS. Understand the interval dynamics of NGOS..
- Week 12Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations
Unit 5: Institutions for managing intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours
Understand the role of revenue mobilization allocation and fiscal commission.. Understand the role of other bodies in coordinating intergovernmental relations management..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 3 hours
Review all course materials.. Work on assignments.. Prepare for final examinations..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.
- Use diagrams and charts to illustrate the relationships between different levels of government.
- Practice applying theoretical models to real-world case studies of intergovernmental relations in Nigeria.
- Review past assignments and tutor feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each module in the final examination.
- Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.
- Focus on understanding the constitutional provisions related to intergovernmental relations in Nigeria.
- Practice answering essay questions under timed conditions to improve exam performance.
Questions students ask about this course
What is MPA812 about?
This course on Inter-Governmental Relations is designed for M.Sc Public Administration students at NOUN. It provides a basic understanding of federalism, intergovernmental systems, and their dynamics. Students will explore conflict and cooperation between government levels, public finance challenges, ethnicity, and urban governance. The course also covers policy development, public management proposals, and federal policy implementation. It consists of 15 units, covering topics from the evolution of federalism to institutions for managing intergovernmental relations.
How many units does MPA812 have?
MPA812, Intergovernmental Relations, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 129 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is MPA812?
MPA812 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is MPA812 hard?
MPA812 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does MPA812 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is MPA812 assessed?
MPA812 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with MPA812?
Public Administrator, Policy Analyst, Government Relations Officer, Local Government Officer and Federal Government roles.