Inter-Government Relations
- Management Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 83 pages
- 15 units
This course introduces students to the concepts and theories of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) within the context of Public Administration. It explores the evolution of federalism, models of IGR, and the allocation of jurisdictional powers. The course also examines fiscal relations, institutions for managing IGR, and comparative case studies of IGR in Nigeria, America, Brazil, India, and Canada. The aim is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and manage IGR effectively in public sector organizations.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Basic knowledge of political science and public administration
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PAD301, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PAD301 · Unit 1 Evolution of Federalism
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 on time.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the evolution and nature of federalism.
- Analyze different models of intergovernmental relations.
- Understand the allocation of jurisdictional powers in a federal system.
- Evaluate the fiscal relations between different levels of government.
- Compare and contrast intergovernmental relations in different countries.
- Apply intergovernmental relations concepts to real-world scenarios.
What it prepares you for
- Policy Analyst
- Public Administrator
- Government Relations Officer
- Program Manager
- Local Government Officer
- Government
- Public Sector
- Non-profit Organizations
- International Development
- Consulting
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Unit 3: Allocation of Jurisdictional powers
Understanding the legal and constitutional basis for jurisdictional powers requires careful analysis of the constitution and relevant case law.
- Module 3: Comparative Intergovernmental Relations
Unit 1: Intergovernmental fiscal Relations in Nigeria
Analyzing the complexities of fiscal federalism in Nigeria, including revenue allocation formulas and the impact of derivation principles, demands a strong grasp of economic and political factors.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concepts, Models and Theories of Federalism
Unit 1: Evolution of Federalism · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the origins of federalism and its impact on intergovernmental relations.. Analyze the evolution of federalism in different countries..
Unit 2: Meaning and nature of federalism · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Define federalism and differentiate it from other forms of government.. Examine the key characteristics and principles of federalism..
Unit 3: Models of federalism · 2 hours
Study Unit 3: Compare and contrast different models of federalism.. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each model..
- Week 2Module 1: Concepts, Models and Theories of Federalism
Unit 4: Rationale for Federalism · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Understand the economic, political, and institutional factors that justify federalism.. Evaluate the rationale for adopting a federal system of government..
Unit 5: Theoretical/ideological perspectives of federalism · 2 hours
Study Unit 5: Explore the theoretical perspectives on federalism.. Understand the ideological underpinnings of federalism..
- Week 3Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Unit 1: Models of Intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Compare and contrast different models of intergovernmental relations.. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each model..
Unit 2: Structures and Patterns of Intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Examine the structures and patterns of intergovernmental relations.. Understand how these structures affect policy outcomes..
- Week 4Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Unit 3: Allocation of Jurisdictional powers · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Understand the allocation of jurisdictional powers in a federal system.. Analyze how these powers are divided between different levels of government..
Unit 4: Federal-State-Local government Relations · 2 hours
Study Unit 4: Examine the relationships between federal, state, and local governments.. Understand the dynamics of these relationships..
- Week 5Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Unit 5: Institutions for managing intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours
Read Unit 5: Identify the institutions responsible for managing intergovernmental relations.. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of these institutions..
- Week 6Module 3: Comparative Intergovernmental Relations
Unit 1: Intergovernmental fiscal Relations in Nigeria · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the principles of intergovernmental fiscal relations.. Analyze the objectives of fiscal relations in Nigeria..
- Week 7Module 3: Comparative Intergovernmental Relations
Unit 2: Intergovernmental Relations in America · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Examine the intergovernmental relations in America.. Compare and contrast the American system with the Nigerian system..
- Week 8Module 3: Comparative Intergovernmental Relations
Unit 3: Intergovernmental Relations in Brazil · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Examine the intergovernmental relations in Brazil.. Compare and contrast the Brazilian system with the Nigerian system..
- Week 9Module 3: Comparative Intergovernmental Relations
Unit 4: Intergovernmental Relations in India · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Examine the intergovernmental relations in India.. Compare and contrast the Indian system with the Nigerian system..
- Week 10Module 3: Comparative Intergovernmental Relations
Unit 5: Intergovernmental Relations in Canada · 2 hours
Read Unit 5: Examine the intergovernmental relations in Canada.. Compare and contrast the Canadian system with the Nigerian system..
- Week 11Module 1: Concepts, Models and Theories of Federalism
Review Module 1: Concepts, Models and Theories of Federalism · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and theories..
- Week 12Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations
Review Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and theories..
- Week 13Module 3: Comparative Intergovernmental Relations
Review Module 3: Comparative Intergovernmental Relations · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and theories..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and their feedback.
- Create concept maps linking key concepts from different modules.
- Focus on understanding the models of intergovernmental relations and their applications.
- Practice analyzing case studies of intergovernmental relations in different countries.
- Pay close attention to the Nigerian context and its specific challenges.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PAD301 about?
This course introduces students to the concepts and theories of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) within the context of Public Administration. It explores the evolution of federalism, models of IGR, and the allocation of jurisdictional powers. The course also examines fiscal relations, institutions for managing IGR, and comparative case studies of IGR in Nigeria, America, Brazil, India, and Canada. The aim is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and manage IGR effectively in public sector organizations.
How many units does PAD301 have?
PAD301, Inter-Government Relations, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 83 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PAD301?
PAD301 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Management Sciences.
Is PAD301 hard?
PAD301 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PAD301 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is PAD301 assessed?
PAD301 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What do I need before starting PAD301?
Basic knowledge of political science and public administration
What can I do with PAD301?
Policy Analyst, Public Administrator, Government Relations Officer, Program Manager and Local Government Officer.