Development Theory Administration
- Management Sciences
- 700 level
- 2 credit units
- 103 pages
- 19 units
This course introduces postgraduate students to development theory and administration. It explores the origins of development planning and administration, covering related concepts like growth, underdevelopment, and modernization. The course examines the environment of development administration, emphasizing economic, political, administrative, and socio-cultural factors. It also discusses development planning processes, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of development paradigms and their practical applications.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PAD742, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: Political Environment of Development AdministrationPage 56
- UNIT 2: Social – Cultural Environment of Development AdministrationPage 59
- UNIT 3: Administrative Environment of Development AdministrationPage 61
- Unit 4: Socio-Cultural Features of UnderdevelopmentPage 63
- UNIT 5 Administrative Reforms in NigeriaPage 65
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PAD742 · UNIT 2: CONCEPT OF DEVELOPMENT
In essence, development administration is field especially within the broader field of public administration. Whereas public administration is concerned with the maintenance of law and order, development administration is geared more towards development. In the final analysis one may say that administration stems from capitalism while development administration stems from socialism.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the origin and concept of development administration
- Analyze the theories underpinning development
- Evaluate the impact of economic, political, and socio-cultural factors on development
- Describe the process of development planning
- Assess the challenges and prospects of development in developing countries
- Apply development theories to real-world scenarios
What it prepares you for
- Development Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Public Administrator
- Project Manager
- International Development Consultant
- Government
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- International Development Agencies
- Consulting Firms
- Research Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Origin and Concept of Development
Unit 4: Theories of Development
Requires understanding of complex theoretical frameworks and their historical context.
- Module 3: Environment of Development Administration
Unit 2: Social Cultural Environment of Development Administration
Requires critical analysis of socio-cultural factors and their impact on development processes.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Origin and Concept of Development
Unit 1: Origin of Development · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Origin of Development Administration. Understand the historical events leading to the adoption of development administration.. Explain the influence of the Soviet model and the Great Depression..
Unit 2: Concept of Development · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Concept of Development. Define development administration.. Explain the concept of growth in development administration..
- Week 2Module 1: Origin and Concept of Development
Unit 3: Fundamental Element of Development · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Fundamental Element of Development. Describe the characteristics of development.. Explain the scope of development including economic, political, and socio-cultural aspects..
Unit 4: Theories of Development · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Theories of Development. Discuss the Modernization Theory, Dependency Theory, and Feminist Theory.. Compare and contrast the different perspectives on development..
- Week 3Module 1: Origin and Concept of Development
Unit 5: Related Concepts · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: Related Concepts. Differentiate between administration and development.. Analyze the differences between economic development and economic growth..
- Week 4Module 2: Growth and Development Administration
Unit 1: Concept of Growth? · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Concept of Growth?. Explain the concept of growth and development.. Compare different definitions of growth by various writers..
Unit 2: Characteristics of Development · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Characteristics of Development. Explain the meaning of development.. Describe the characteristics of development from different perspectives..
- Week 5Module 2: Growth and Development Administration
Unit 3: Meaning of Underdevelopment · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Meaning of Underdevelopment. Discuss the concept of underdevelopment.. Distinguish between underdeveloped and undeveloped countries..
- Week 6Module 2: Growth and Development Administration
Unit 4: Theory of Modernization in Development Administration · 3 hours
Read Unit 4: Theory of Modernization in Development Administration. Explain the concept of modernization.. Identify the attributes of modernization..
- Week 7Module 2: Growth and Development Administration
Unit 5: Features Underdeveloped Economy · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: Features Underdeveloped Economy. Explain the economic features of an underdeveloped economy.. Evaluate the characteristics of an underdeveloped economy..
- Week 8Module 3: Environment of Development Administration
Unit 1: Political Environment of Development Administration · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Political Environment of Development Administration. Identify the political features of an underdeveloped economy.. Analyze the impact of political instability on development..
- Week 9Module 3: Environment of Development Administration
Unit 2: Social Cultural Environment of Development Administration · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Social Cultural Environment of Development Administration. Identify salient socio-cultural features of underdevelopment.. Describe the impact of superstition and tribalism on development..
- Week 10Module 3: Environment of Development Administration
Unit 3: Administrative Environment of Development Administration · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Administrative Environment of Development Administration. Identify administrative features of underdevelopment.. Describe the influence of colonial heritage on administration..
- Week 11Module 3: Environment of Development Administration
Unit 4: Socio-cultural features of underdevelopment · 3 hours
Read Unit 4: Socio-cultural features of underdevelopment. Identify some salient socio-cultural features of underdevelopment.. Describe some of the features..
- Week 12Module 3: Environment of Development Administration
Unit 5: Administrative Reforms in Nigeria · 3 hours
Read Unit 5: Administrative Reforms in Nigeria. Identify the structural and operational features of the Nigerian civil service.. Explain some recommendations of the reforms..
- Week 13Module 4: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Unit 1: History of Development Plan · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: History of Development Plan. Describe the preparation of the plan.. Give reasons why plans succeed or are criticized..
Unit 2 Concept of development Planning · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Concept of development Planning. Define planning.. Explain why planning is necessary in development administration..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events in the history of development administration (Units 1-2).
- Compare and contrast the Modernization, Dependency, and Feminist theories (Unit 4).
- Analyze case studies of successful and unsuccessful development projects (throughout course).
- Focus on understanding the interrelationship between economic, political, and socio-cultural factors (Module 3).
- Practice applying development theories to specific country contexts (all modules).
- Review all Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) and Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 concepts of economic, political and socio-cultural development.
- Prepare detailed outlines summarizing key points from each unit.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PAD742 about?
This course introduces postgraduate students to development theory and administration. It explores the origins of development planning and administration, covering related concepts like growth, underdevelopment, and modernization. The course examines the environment of development administration, emphasizing economic, political, administrative, and socio-cultural factors. It also discusses development planning processes, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of development paradigms and their practical applications.
How many units does PAD742 have?
PAD742, Development Theory Administration, has 19 units across 4 modules, over 103 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PAD742?
PAD742 carries 2 credit units, at 700 level in Management Sciences.
Is PAD742 hard?
PAD742 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PAD742 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 19 units.
How is PAD742 assessed?
PAD742 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PAD742?
Development Officer, Policy Analyst, Public Administrator, Project Manager and International Development Consultant.