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PAD306Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Ecology Of Public Administration

This course explores the dynamic interplay between public administration and its environment. It examines the evolution and development of public administration in Nigeria, considering the influence of political, socio-cultural, and economic factors. Key topics include comparative public administration, public sector administration, ethics, and the principles of separation of powers. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the ecology of public administration and its practical applications in the Nigerian context.

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200h

Study Time

13

Weeks

15h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Public AdministrationEcologyNigeriaPoliticsBureaucracy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

📖

Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Public Administration Concepts

2

Evolution of Public Administration in Nigeria

3

Ecology of Public Administration

4

Public Policy Making

5

Comparative Public Administration

6

Ethics in Public Administration

7

Principles of Separation of Powers

8

Bureaucracy

Total Topics8 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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Public Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Government Official

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Civil Servant

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Local Government Officer

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Industry Applications

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GovernmentPublic SectorNon-profit OrganizationsInternational DevelopmentPublic Policy

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration

4h

Unit 1: Concept of Public Administration

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to understand the meaning of administration.
•Study the definitions of public administration and its scope.
•Review the functions of public administration and the role of administrators.

Unit 2: Evolution of Public Administration in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Trace the evolution of Public Administration in Nigeria.
•Explain the influence of colonialism on public administration.
•Compare modern public administration with colonial administration.

Week

2

Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration

3h

Unit 3: Ecology of Public Administration

3 study hours

•Define ecology in relation to public administration.
•Describe the interactions between individuals in ecological communities.
•Understand the differences between the ecology of developed and developing nations.

Week

3

Module 2: Public Administration and Politics

4h

Unit 1: Relationship between Public Administration and Politics

2 study hours

•Discuss the relationship between politics and public administration.
•Differentiate between administrators and politicians.
•Explain the functions of each to society.

Unit 2: Politics as an Activity

2 study hours

•Define politics and explain its various activities.
•Understand forms of political and social changes.
•Discuss Revolutionary change and changes in the global economy.

Week

4

Module 2: Public Administration and Politics

3h

Unit 3: Public Policy Making Process

3 study hours

•Define public policy and explain the public policy process.
•Understand the environmental impact on public policy making.
•Identify the actors in the public policy process.

Week

5

Module 2: Public Administration and Politics

4h

Unit 4: Political System Process and Forms of Government

2 study hours

•Explain the political process and various forms of government.
•Distinguish between different forms of government.
•Analyze the political system process.

Unit 5: Public and Private Administration: Differences and Similarities

2 study hours

•Discuss public and private administration.
•Distinguish between public and private administration.
•Identify the similarities between public and private administration.

Week

6

Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Indirect Rule

3 study hours

•Understand the concept of indirect rule and its process.
•Examine the indirect rule system in Northern, Western, and Eastern Nigeria.
•Identify the disadvantages of indirect rule.

Week

7

Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Nigerian Public Administration from Colonial Era

3 study hours

•Review Nigerian Public Administration from the colonial era.
•Understand traditional administration and colonial administration.
•Examine parliamentary rule, military rule, and the presidential system.

Week

8

Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria

4h

Unit 3: Concept of Development Administration and Administration of Development

2 study hours

•Understand the concept of development administration.
•Understand the administration of development.
•Explain the role of public administration in the administration of development.

Unit 4: Concept of Federalism

2 study hours

•Understand the concept of federalism.
•Identify types and features of federalism.
•Discuss the merits and demerits of federalism.

Week

9

Module 4: Comparative Public Administration

3h

Unit 1: Intergovernmental Relations

3 study hours

•Understand intergovernmental relations (IGR).
•Examine the constitutional provisions of IGR.
•Analyze intergovernmental relations in practice and its problems.

Week

10

Module 4: Comparative Public Administration

3h

Unit 2: Development of British Administration

3 study hours

•Study the public administration system in Britain.
•Examine the arms of government and levels of government in Britain.
•Understand the bureaucratic system in the British Civil Service.

Week

11

Module 5: Public Sector Administration in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Public Sector Administration

3 study hours

•Understand centralization and decentralization.
•Examine the characteristics and structure of the public service.
•Identify the functions of the public service.

Week

12

Module 5: Public Sector Administration in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Values and Ethics of Public Administration

3 study hours

•Understand the concepts of ethics and values.
•Examine the functions of ethical principles.
•Study ethics in Nigeria’s public sector and the institutions in charge.

Week

13

Module 5: Public Sector Administration in Nigeria

4h

Unit 3: Principles of Separation of Powers

2 study hours

•Understand the concept of separation of powers.
•Examine separation of powers in the presidential system.
•Study checks and balances and the importance of the doctrine.

Unit 4: Concept of Bureaucracy

2 study hours

•Understand the concept of bureaucracy.
•Examine the characteristics and principles of bureaucracy.
•Identify the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the evolution of Nigerian public administration (Units 2-3).

2

Develop comparative charts outlining the strengths/weaknesses of different administrative systems (Units 4-5).

3

Practice applying ethical frameworks to case studies involving public sector dilemmas (Unit 6).

4

Diagram the checks and balances between the three branches of government (Unit 7).

5

Analyze real-world examples of bureaucratic successes and failures in Nigeria (Units 8-9).

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas where you had difficulty.

7

Create concept maps linking key concepts from each module to reinforce understanding.

8

Allocate specific study time for each unit based on its complexity and your familiarity with the material.

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