This course explores the intellectual history and development of the public administration discipline in the United States and other countries. Through extensive reading of classic literature and in-depth discussions of theoretical ideas, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various schools of thought and significant academic disputes that have shaped the field. Additionally, the course introduces the latest trends in the discipline’s current development. The aim is to familiarize students with essential classical readings, cultivate awareness of key issues, enhance their ability to evaluate different theories, and ultimately lay a solid foundation for their future research and teaching endeavours.readings, cultivate awareness of key issues, enhance their ability to evaluate different theories, and ultimately lay a solid foundation for their future research endeavours.

CILO-1: Identify and describe key historical milestones and theoretical developments of public administration discipline, both in the United States and Internationally. CILO-2: Develop theoretical framework for conducting original research in the field. CILO-3: Evaluate and assess various theoretical perspectives in public administration. CILO-4: Demonstrate a strong sense of scholarly ethics and professional practice.