Master of Public Administration

Outcomes

• At the end of the course, the students will be able to- CLO 1 Understand the changes in public administration discourse. CLO 2 Acquire familiarity with the practical skill for efficient comprehension of public administration. CLO 3 Comprehend the correlation between the Public Administration theories and its ground implications.

References

• Henry, N. (2017). Paradigms of public administration. In Public Administration and Public Affairs (pp. 35-53). Routledge.
• Shafritz, J. M., Russell, E. W., Borick, C. P., & Hyde, A. C. (2022). Introducing public administration. Routledge.
• Pollitt, C., & Bouckaert, G. (2017). Public management reform: A comparative analysis-into the age of austerity. Oxford university press.
• Fry, B. R. (1989). Herbert A. Simon: a decision-making perspective. Mastering Public Administration from Max Weber to Dwight Waldo (181-217). Chatham, New Jersey: Chatham House Publishers, Inc.
• Arora, R. K. (Ed.). (1979). Perspectives in Administrative Theory. Associated Publishing House.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of research paradigms, including positivism, interpretivism, and critical realism, and apply these perspectives to guide advanced research endeavors.
• CLO 2 Exhibit proficiency in selecting and justifying advanced research designs, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs, aligned with complex research questions.
• CLO 3 Engage in critical examination of various epistemological stances in advanced research, integrating multiple perspectives to design research that reflects philosophical depth and complexity.
• CLO 4 Acquire practical skills in conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews, observations, phenomenological, grounded theory, and critical discourse analysis, demonstrating competency in diverse qualitative approaches.
• CLO 5 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of complex sampling methods, including stratified, cluster, and snowball sampling, while ensuring ethical considerations in the selection of participants.
• CLO 6 Apply advanced statistical techniques such as multiple regression, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and longitudinal and time-series analysis, using statistical software for hands-on practice.
• CLO 7 Strategically integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches in mixed methods research, addressing challenges and ensuring methodological rigor, culminating in the development and presentation of a mixed methods research proposal.
• CLO 8 Exhibit advanced data visualization skills for creating sophisticated visual representations of complex data and develop advanced skills in interpreting research results, addressing limitations, and discussing the implications of the study.

References

• Bryman, A. (2016). Social Research Methods (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.
• Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches (3rd ed.). Sage Publications.
• Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
• Creswell, J. W., C Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
• Field, A. (2018). Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics (5th ed.). Sage Publications.
• Islam, M. R. (Ed.). (2018). Social research methodology and new techniques in analysis, interpretation, and writing. IGI Global.
• Islam, M. R., C Faruque, C. J. (2016). Ǫualitative research: Tools and techniques. USA: Farwood Publishing.
• Islam, M. R., Khan, N. A., C Baikady, R. (Eds.). (2022). Principles of Social Research Methodology. Springer.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Describe the current status and the initiatives for e-governance.
• CLO 2 Review the websites of some selected ministries and divisions for examining how they are organized to serve and connect citizens through using e-governance.
• CLO 3 Interpret the strengths, weaknesses and challenges of e-governance in Bangladesh.
• CLO 4 Appraise the levels of aptitude, awareness, perception and attitude towards e-governance in the Bangladesh.
• CLO 5 Provide some practical knowledge on the role of equivalence tools including application of ICT in public service delivery and development management.

References

• Pani, N., Sanhari, S. (2009). E-Governance. Himalaya Publishing House.
• ICT Division. (2019). E-Government Master Plan for Digital Bangladesh.
• UN. (2022). E-government Survey 2022: The Future of Digitalization
• Chen, Y. C., & Chu, P. Y. (2011). Electronic Governance and Cross-Boundary Collaboration: Innovations and Advancing Tools. Information Science Reference. IGI Publishing.
• Madon, S., & Madon, S. (2009). E-Governance for Development (pp. 53-70). Palgrave Macmillan UK.
• Prabhu, C. S. R. (2013). E-governance: concepts and case studies. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of key development concepts, philosophical debates, and theories on development.
• CLO 2 Analyze the development, public administration nexus and the nature of challenges on the ground.
• CLO 3 Evaluate the reports on development and poverty and policy debates for alternative policy choices.

References

• Cowen, M. P. (2003). Doctrines of development. Routledge.
• Ahmed, S. (2012). Leading issues in Bangladesh development. (No Title).
• Ahmed, E. (1980). Bureaucratic Elites in segmented economic growth: Pakistan and Bangladesh. (No Title).
• Heyer, J. (2009). The comparative political economy of development. B. Harriss-White (Ed.). Taylor & Francis.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Understand the principles and practices of program evaluation in public administration
• CLO 2 Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and stakeholder analysis.
• CLO 3 Design and implement an evaluation plan using appropriate methodologies.
• CLO 4 Analyze and interpret data using statistical software.
• CLO 5 Communicate evaluation findings effectively to stakeholders
• CLO 6 Apply evaluation findings to improve public programs and policies

References

• Link, A. N., & Vonortas, N. S. (Eds.). (2013). Handbook on the theory and practice of program evaluation. Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Mertens, D. M., & Wilson, A. T. (2018). Program evaluation theory and practice. Guilford Publications.
• Figueredo, A. J., Olderbak, S. G., Schlomer, G. L., Garcia, R. A., & Wolf, P. S. A. (2014). 17 Program Evaluation: Principles, Procedures, and Practices. The Oxford handbook of quantitative methods, 332.
• McDavid, J. C., Huse, I., & Hawthorn, L. R. (2018). Program evaluation and performance measurement: An introduction to practice. Sage Publications.
• Garbarino, S., & Holland, J. (2009). Quantitative and qualitative methods in impact evaluation and measuring results.
• White, H. (2009). Theory-based impact evaluation: principles and practice. Journal of development effectiveness, 1(3), 271-284.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Understand the basics of statistical analysis and data management.
• CLO 2 Apply practical knowledge in exploratory data analysis and techniques for testing data normality.
• CLO 3 Develop skills in hypothesis testing and correlation analysis among variables.
• CLO 4 Interpret data with different data visualization techniques using graphical representation

References

• Faizi. N., & Alvi, Y. (2023). Regression and Multivariate Analysis. Elsevier.
• Aminuzzaman, M. S. (1991) Introduction to Social Research, Dhaka: Bangladesh Publishers.
• Coffey A. & Atkinson P. (1996). Making Sense of Qualitative Data. Sage. Publications.
• Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
• Hammersley, M. (1989). The Dilemma of Qualitative Method. Routledge.
• Hellevik, O. (1995). Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation. Scandinavian University Press.
• Babbie, E. R. (2009). The Practice of Social Research. Wadsworth Publishing Ltd. (12th Edition)

Outcomes

• Understand the causes and consequences of different contemporary issues of public administration in Bangladesh.
• Make any recommendation on different contemporary issues of public administration in Bangladesh.

References

• Stewarding Sustainability Transformations: An Emerging Theory and Practice of SDG Implementation
• The New Public Service: Serving, Not Steering
• Total Quality Management (Tqm)

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Have in depth knowledge about with the nature of functioning of the key institutions of government, complexities and challenges
• CLO 2 Analyze the burning issues and current debates in Bangladesh Public Administration
• CLO 3 Evaluate the causes of the problems and their probable solutions.

References

• 1. Dhameja, A. (2004). Contemporary Debate in Public Administration. Prentice-Hall of India.
• 2. Ahmed, Nizam ed. (2014). 40 Years of Public Administration and Governance in Bangladesh, University Press Limited, Dhaka
• 1. Zafarullah, H., & Khan, M. (2005). The bureaucratic ascendancy. New Delhi, India: South Asian.
• 2. Ahmed, N. U. (2020). Public service delivery in Bangladesh: Parliament, public policy and local government.
• 3. Shawkat Ali, A. M. (2007). Civil service management in Bangladesh: An agenda for policy reform.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Learn about the basic framework and methods necessary for comparing administrative systems.
• CLO 2 Explore the impact of historical growth on the administrative systems of the countries;
• CLO 3 Understand how politics, culture, society, and regimes influenced and influence the development and functioning of the administrative apparatus of different countries.
• CLO 4 Build their capacity to compare the administrative systems of different parts of the world and learn from their experiences.
• CLO 5 Analyze the development of the civil service of Bangladesh from a comparative perspective

References

• 1. Arora, Ramesh K, (2013). Comparative Public Administration- An Ecological Perspective, Revised Edition, Associated Publishing House, New Delhi.
• 2. B. Guy Peters, (2010). The Politics of Bureaucracy: An introduction to comparative public administration, Routledge, New York, USA.
• 3. B. Guy Peters, (1991). Theory and Methodology in the Study of Comparative Public Administration, IPPPA, USA.
• 4. Chandler, J.A. (ed). (2000). Comparative Public Administration. Routledge, New York,USA.
• 5. Riggs, F. W. (1964). Administration in Developing Countries: The Theory of Prismatic Society. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Apply advanced policy analysis techniques by integrating both quantitative and qualitative methods for comprehensive understanding and interpretation of complex policy issues.
• CLO 2 Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing statistical software to conduct regression analysis, econometrics, and text mining, enabling the extraction of meaningful insights from diverse and extensive datasets.
• CLO 3 Evaluate the effectiveness of policies through theory-based evaluation models and cost- effectiveness analysis, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the theoretical frameworks shaping policy outcomes.
• CLO 4 Conduct comparative policy analysis across different countries and regions, identifying key factors influencing policy variations and developing a critical perspective on global policy trends.
• CLO 5 Develop and execute an independent or group research project utilizing advanced policy analysis methodologies, culminating in a presentation and peer review to enhance communication and collaboration skills.
• CLO 6 Critically assess emerging trends in policy analysis, preparing students to adapt to evolving challenges and contribute to advancements in the field.

References

• Bardach, E., C Patashnik, E. M. (2023). A practical guide for policy analysis: The eightfold path to more effective problem solving. CQ press.
• Bovaird, T., C Löffler, E. (Eds.). (2019). Public Management and Governance. Routledge
• Cairney, P. (2016). The Politics of Evidence-Based Policy Making. Springer
• Dunn, W. N. (2017). Public Policy Analysis: An Introduction. Routledge.
• Fischer, F., Miller, G. J., C Sidney, M. S. (2007). Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods. CRC Press.
• Hill, M., C Hupe, P. (2014). Implementing Public Policy: An Introduction to the Study of Operational Governance. Sage Publications.
• Howlett, M., C Ramesh, M. (2003). Studying Public Policy: Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems. Oxford University Press.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Understand perception, personality, attitudes, stress, conflict, and motivation in Organization
• CLO 2 Identify the effective group behavior dynamics in varied organizational settings.
• CLO 3 Develop relationship between and among organizational structure, leadership, decision making, change, and culture

References

• Harris, O.J. and Hartman, S. J. (2002). Organizational Behavior, New York, Best Business Books.
• Hofstede, G. (2005). Cultures and Organizations, Software of the Mind: Intercultural Cooperation and Its Importance for Survival, Harper Collins Business.
• Luthans, F. (2008). Organizational Behavior, 11th Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Robbins, S. P. (2014). Organizational Behavior, 16th Edition, Prentice- Hall.
• Stroh, L. K. Northcraft, G. B. and Neale, M. A. (2002). Organizational Behavior: A Management Challenge, New Jersey, Lawrence Erlbaum Associate

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Understand entrepreneurship, its relevance and importance in the 21st century.
• CLO 2 Understand how to become an entrepreneur.
• CLO 3 Analyze entrepreneurial leadership in nurturing and growth of a startup.
• CLO 4 Apply case studies on small business management.
• CLO 5 Analyze the role of the entrepreneur in business in around the world.
• CLO 6 Create an effective business model

References

• Barringer, B. R., & Ireland, R. D. (2010). Successfully launching new ventures.
• Scarborough, N. M., & Cornwall, J. R. (2016). Essentials of entrepreneurship and small business management. Pearson.
• Hisrich, R. D. (2015). International entrepreneurship: starting, developing, and managing a global venture. Sage Publications.
• Kotler, P. (2009). Marketing management. Pearson Education India.
• Morris, M. H., Kuratko, D. F., & Cornwall, J. R. (2013). Entrepreneurship programs and the modern university. Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Bornstein, D. (2007). How to change the world: Social entrepreneurs and the power of new ideas. Oxford University Press.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Acquiring knowledge about the nature of functioning of the key institutions of government, complexities and challenges.
• CLO 2 Evaluate the burning issues and current debates in Bangladesh Public Administration
• CLO 3 Create sustainable solutions to the issues encountered by Bangladesh Public Administration.

References

• Patton, M. Q. (2015). Evaluation in the field: The need for site visit standards. American Journal of Evaluation, 36(4), 444-460.
• Lawrenz, F., Keiser, N., & Lavoie, B. (2003). Evaluative site visits: A methodological review. American journal of evaluation, 24(3), 341-352.
• Kimber, D., & Smith, M. (2012). Field work, visits and work outside the classroom. In Improving Teaching and Learning in the Humanities (pp. 101-118). Routledge.

Outcomes

• CLO 1 Understand the core components of a thesis.
• CLO 2 Acquire the scientific and critical higher order thinking capabilities.
• CLO 3 Develop a methodologically sound thesis independently.

References

• Faizi. N., & Alvi, Y. (2023). Regression and Multivariate Analysis. Elsevier.
• Aminuzzaman, M. S. (1991) Introduction to Social Research, Dhaka: Bangladesh Publishers.
• Coffey A. & Atkinson P. (1996). Making Sense of Qualitative Data. Sage. Publications.
• Hammersley, M. (1989). The Dilemma of Qualitative Method. Routledge.
• Hellevik, O. (1995). Introduction to Causal Analysis-Exploring Survey Data by Cross Tabulation. Scandinavian University Press.
• Babbie, E. R. (2009). The Practice of Social Research. Wadsworth Publishing Ltd. (12th Edition)
• Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th ed.). Sage Publications.

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