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PAD803Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Ecology Of Public Administration

This course explores the intricate relationship between public administration and its environment. It examines the evolution of public administration in Nigeria, influenced by colonialism, political shifts, and socio-cultural dynamics. Key topics include policy-making processes, intergovernmental relations, and ethical considerations. Students will analyze the impact of environmental factors on administrative practices and develop strategies for effective governance and policy implementation. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the ecological factors shaping public administration in Nigeria.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
EcologyPublic AdministrationPolicy MakingIntergovernmental RelationsEthics

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

Intergovernmental Relations

6

Ethics in Public Administration

Total Topics6 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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Local Government Officer

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Civil Servant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

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

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Public Administration

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the concept of Public Administration.
  • •Define key terms like 'administration' and 'public administration'.
  • •Identify the scope and functions of Public Administration.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration

3h

Unit 2: Evolution of Public Administration

3 study hours
  • •Trace the evolution of Public Administration in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the factors that influenced the growth of Public Administration in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss Public Administration as a discipline.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration

3h

Unit 3: Ecology of Public Administration

3 study hours
  • •Define ecology and its relevance to Public Administration.
  • •Examine the environmental factors that influence Public Administration in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the impact of these factors on Public Administration with Nigerian examples.
Week
4

Module 2: Public Administration and Politics

3h

Unit 1: Relationship between Public Administration and Politics

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the relationship between politics and public administration.
  • •Differentiate between administrators and politicians.
  • •Explain the functions of each to society.
Week
5

Module 2: Public Administration and Politics

3h

Unit 2: Politics As an Activity

3 study hours
  • •Define politics and its various dimensions.
  • •Explain politics as an activity in the governmental sphere.
  • •Understand the forms of political and social changes.
Week
6

Module 2: Public Administration and Politics

3h

Unit 3: Public Policy Making Process

3 study hours
  • •Define public policy and its nature.
  • •Explain the public policy process.
  • •Understand the environmental impact on public policy making.
Week
7

Module 2: Public Administration and Politics

3h

Unit 4: Political System Process and Forms of Government

3 study hours
  • •Explain the political process.
  • •Describe the various forms of government.
  • •Distinguish between different forms of government.
Week
8

Module 2: Public Administration and Politics

3h

Unit 5: Public and Private Administration: Differences and Similarities

3 study hours
  • •Discuss public and private administration.
  • •Distinguish between public and private administration.
  • •Identify the similarities between public and private administration.
Week
9

Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Indirect Rule

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of Indirect Rule.
  • •Describe the Indirect Rule process in Northern, Western, and Eastern Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the disadvantages of Indirect Rule in Nigeria.
Week
10

Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Nigeria Public Administration from Colonial Era

3 study hours
  • •Examine the Nigerian Public Administration from the Colonial Era.
  • •Understand the Traditional Administration.
  • •Analyze the impact of Parliamentary and Military Rule.
Week
11

Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Development Administration and Administration of Development

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of Development Administration.
  • •Explain the Administration of Development.
  • •Differentiate between the two concepts.
Week
12

Module 3: Development of Public Administration in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: Concept of Federalism

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of Federalism.
  • •Identify the types and features of Federalism.
  • •Analyze the merits and demerits of Federalism.
Week
13

Module 4: Comparative Public Administration

6h

Unit 1: Intergovernmental Relations

3 study hours
  • •Understand Intergovernmental Relations (IGR).
  • •Examine the Constitutional Provision of IGR.
  • •Analyze the Problems of Intergovernmental Relations.

Unit 2: BRITISH ADMINISTRATION

3 study hours
  • •Understand the Public Administration System in Britain.
  • •Examine the Arms of Government in Britain.
  • •Analyze the Bureaucratic System in British Civil Service.

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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 from Unit 2, Module 1.

2

Develop a comparative chart outlining the successes and failures of indirect rule in different regions (Unit 1, Module 3).

3

Outline the key steps in the public policy making process (Unit 3, Module 2) and apply it to a current Nigerian policy.

4

Prepare detailed notes on the constitutional provisions for intergovernmental relations (Unit 1, Module 4).

5

Research recent ethical scandals in Nigerian public service and analyze them using the code of conduct principles (Unit 2, Module 5).

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