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FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE & POLICY STUDIES PROGRAM AM110 DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PART : 2 COURSE: PAD190 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SEMESTER: JAN – MAY 2011

WEEK 1 : COURSE INTRODUCTION

         Course Code/Name Credit Unit / Contact Hours Course Description Course Outcomes Course Content Assessment Methods of Instruction References Final Examination

COURSE CODE/NAME

COURSE CODE : PAD190 COURSE NAME : Principles of Public Administration COURSE STATUS : CORE PREVIOUS SUBJECTS RELATED TO THIS COURSE PAD120: Introduction to Political Science PAD170: Government and Politics

CREDIT UNIT/CONTACT HOURS

Credit Unit Contact Hours : 3 : 4 Detail Contact hours        Lectures 2 hours/week X 14 Tutorial 2 hours/week X 14 Information/Fact finding (NON F2F) Course Preparation (NON F2F) Continuous Assessment Revision for final exam (NON F2F) Final Examination TOTAL CONTACT HOURS/SEMESTER : : : : : : 28 hours (F2F) 28 hours (F2F) 28 hours 14 hours 11 hours (F2F) 10 hours : 03 hours (F2F) _________ 122 Hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an introductory course on public administration. Understanding the principles of public administration are the importance pillars of this course. Among others first, It focuses on the definition, significance and roles of public administration. Second, The difference between public and private administration. Third, theory, history and the structural arrangement of PA. Fourth, understanding on the principles of public policy, personnel administration and financial administration. And finally, the issues and challenges.

COURSE OUTCOMES

    Identify the concept and theory of public administration.

Identify the roles and structure of public administration.

Understand the machineries that support the administrative process of public administration.

Discuss the contemporary issues and challenges.

COURSE CONTENT

          Introduction to public administration History of public administration Theories of public administration Government administrative machinery Government agencies Public Policy Personnel administration Tribunal administration Financial administration Contemporary issues and challenges

ASSESSMENT

 Continuous assessment - Test - Quiz - Assignment - Participation in class activities  Final examination 40% 60%

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

 Lectures (2 hours/week)  Tutorial/Discussion/Forum/Debate (2 hours/week)  LESSON PLAN

REFERENCES

 Jayum A. Jawan (2003). Malaysian Politics & Government. 1 st Edition. Shah Alam : Karisma Publication.

 The Federal Constitution of Malaysia  Other recommended text  Internet website on public administration  Journal of Public Administration

FINAL EXAMINATION

 LONG ESSAY TYPE  ANSWER FOUR (4) QUESTIONS OUT OF 8 QUESTIONS  MARKING SCHEME 25 MARKS FOR EACH QUESTION  DURATION 3 HOURS  EXAM SCHEDULE APRIL 2010

PROFILE OF LECTURER

 Name : Prof. Madya Hj. Shawal b. Kaslam  Contact email : [email protected]

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Website : http://shawalk.yolasite.com/  Room : Blok Akademik Baru (AG301) KBM (G2-5)

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I WISH ALL OF YOU THE BEST Thank you

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