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Department of Public Administration (ADMN) courses at UVic:

ADMN 310 - Public Sector Economics

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 An introduction to the principles of microeconomics for public sector policy analysis and management. Students are introduced to economic principles, including supply and demand; household behaviour and consumer choice; production; ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 311 - Introduction to Public Administration

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
 An exploration of the external factors affecting contemporary public sector management in Canada, the changing structural and value context within which public servants work, the key processes in which they ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 312 - Managing in Public and Non-Profit Organizations

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
  • Summer
 An examination of the skills of an effective manager in public and non-profit sector organizations and the interplay between management and key organizational processes such as planning, organizing, implementing and ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 314 - Public Sector Research and Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 An introduction to research methods in public and non-profit sector settings. Students learn to become informed consumers and critics of research and more effective managers of research-related projects. Data analysis ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 316 - Written Communications in the Public and Non-Profit Sectors

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Summer
 Topics include how to: analyze a communication task; identify the topic, purpose and audience; write and edit professionally with a good command of standard written English and principles of plain ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 407 - Managing Service Delivery

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Explores challenges facing public sector managers who develop or transform public services with a strong focus on service recipients. Examines the drivers of the service transformation movement, surveys the ways ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 409 - Leading and Managing in the Non-Profit Sector

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Summer
 An overview of management in Canada's non-profit and voluntary sector. Students will examine the size, scope, structure, functions, value bases, and uniqueness of the non-profit sector, plus the differences among ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 420 - The Public Policy Process

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 An introduction to the policy process in the public sector. Includes analysis of current theories of policy-making and examines case studies from Canadian contexts. Topics include: policy formation; the policy ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 421 - Financial Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Provides students a financial management foundation focused on the needs of the public sector. Topics include: public sector financial management and budgeting, including capital budgeting and infrastructure investment; financial statements ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 422 - Ethical Public Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 An exploration of value and ethical dilemmas which confront public and quasi-public sector officials in the workplace. Focuses on process dilemmas related to political neutrality, confidentiality, privacy, fairness and accountability, ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 423 - Local Government in British Columbia

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 An examination of the legislative framework, organization, operation and finance of local government service delivery and regulation in British Columbia. Course reviews: 0

ADMN 424 - Serving Citizens: Managing Information and Engagement

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Public sector institutions must manage a vast range of information and this course will introduce learners to key concepts and procedures for designing and managing effective information systems. The role ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 431 - Public Sector Human Resources and Labour Relations

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Examines various aspects of the human resource function within public sector organizations and compares current theory and practice in: human resource planning; recruitment and selection; performance appraisals; compensation, benefits and ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 437 - Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Intensive introduction to organizational, methodological and professional issues involved in evaluating programs and measuring performance in public and non-profit organizations. Offers a practical understanding of the evaluation process, including identification ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 445 - Urban and Regional Economics

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Examines economic forces influencing settlement patterns, growth and other characteristics of towns, cities and regions. Course provides a theoretical and historical basis for analyzing and predicting how urban areas evolve ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 446 - Local Government Land Use Planning

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Provides an overview of land use planning principles and regulations to local government administrators and staff, focusing on small and mid-sized communities. Topics include: history; regulatory framework in BC; rural ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 448 - Local Government Financial Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Provides a financial management foundation focused on the needs of local governments. Topics include: public sector financial management and budgeting, including capital budgeting and infrastructure investment; financial statements and their ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 452 - Local Government Law

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
 Analysis of legislation and court decisions applicable to local governments in British Columbia, including the Community Charter. Designed to familiarize non-lawyers with local government law and legal issues which arise ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 465 - Local Government Policy

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 An integrated analysis of selected local government policy problems drawing on urban and regional economics, local government law and the understanding of local government structure and operations. Includes how to ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 470 - Contemporary Topics in Administration

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Summer
 A study of selected topics drawn from the current literature and practices in public administration or related fields. Course reviews: 0

ADMN 477 - Strategic Planning and Implementation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Examines strategic planning processes and how strategic goals can be implemented in public sector organizations. Strategic planning topics include stakeholder analysis; developing mission, value and vision statements; environmental scanning; transforming ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 490 - Directed Studies

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Directed reading and/or a research project under the supervision of a Faculty Member. Course reviews: 0

ADMN 502A - Research Design: Critical Appraisal of Information

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Understanding how research is structured and conducted is a vital skill in the public sector. Introduces students to essential skills and components of the research process, weaknesses, and strengths. Key ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 502B - Statistical Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Summer
 Policy analysis and management require an understanding of how statistical data analysis is performed, and how to interpret the results. Building on knowledge acquired in 502A, further explores issues in ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 504 - Public Sector Governance

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 This foundation course helps students to build and refine their understanding of Canadian public sector governance. Focus is on key governance institutions and processes, the efforts being made to reform ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 507 - Public Sector Leadership: Teams, Self and Organization

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
  • Summer
 An understanding of team dynamics and of personal capacity in a team environment are vital to public sector work. Introduces students to the internal and external challenges they may face ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 507A - Public Sector Leadership: Teams, Self and Organization

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 An understanding of team dynamics and of personal capacity in a team environment are vital to public sector work. Introduces students to the internal and external challenges they may face ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 507B - Public Sector Leadership: Teams, Self and Organization

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 An understanding of team dynamics and of personal capacity in a team environment are vital to public sector work. Introduces students to the internal and external challenges they may face ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 509 - Public Sector Economics

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
 Provides a foundation in economics, focusing on the rationale for the existence of the public sector and tools for economic policy analysis. Students will be introduced to supply and demand, ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 512 - Financial Management, Accountability and Performance Measurement

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Summer
 Provides students with a financial management base, covering such topics as budgets, making financial decisions, understanding performance reports and reading financial statements. Students will also be introduced to the role ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 516 - Writing in the Public Sector

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Public sector managers are expected to possess polished written and oral presentation skills. Students will be guided through advanced skills in written and oral presentation of material for public sector ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 517A - Graduate Professional Certificate Orientation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Orients students enrolled in the Graduate Professional Certificate in Library Sector Leadership Program. Course reviews: 0

ADMN 517B - Graduate Professional Certificate Orientation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Orients students enrolled in the Graduate Professional Certificate in Cultural Sector Leadership Program. Course reviews: 0

ADMN 518 - Economic Policy Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Applies economic theory and methods to public sector topics. Key issues are explored, such as the rationales for and problems with government intervention in the economy (including market failures, externalities, ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 520 - Managing Complex Policy Issues

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Explores a full cycle on a current policy issue. Students are required to formulate proposals and submit recommendations for policy responses, including assessment of requirements for inter-agency, inter-governmental and public ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 523 - Special Topics in Public Sector Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Provides a unique chance to study selected topics drawn from the current literature in Public Sector Management or related fields and an excellent opportunity to explore the academic theory underpinning ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 524 - Serving Citizens: Managing Information and Engagement

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Public sector institutions must manage a vast range of information. Introduces learners to key concepts and procedures for designing and managing effective information systems. The role of the Web and ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 530 - Increasing Organizational Effectiveness: Working with Consultants

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Summer
 An introduction to the challenges of improving the effectiveness of public sector programs. The dynamics of work and consulting teams are studied, and students will review literature and participate in ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 530A - Increasing Organizational Effectiveness

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Summer
 An introduction to the challenges of improving the effectiveness of public sector programs. The dynamics of work and consulting teams are studied, and students will review literature and participate in ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 530B - Increasing Organizational Effectiveness

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 An introduction to the challenges of improving the effectiveness of public sector programs. The dynamics of work and consulting teams are studied, and students will review literature and participate in ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 531 - Strategic Human Resource Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Students will explore the vital role of human capital in organizations. Focuses on the alignment of the organization’s strategic objectives with its human capital. Students will study how to structure ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 531A - Strategic Human Resource Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Students will explore the vital role of human capital in organizations, with an emphasis on the library sector. Focuses on the alignment of the organization's strategic objectives with its human ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 531B - Strategic Human Resource Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Students will explore the vital role of human capital in organizations, with an emphasis on the cultural sector. Focuses on the alignment of the organization's strategic objectives with its human ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 537 - Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Examines program evaluation and performance measurement in public and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is placed on acquiring skills needed to model programs, measure key constructs, select appropriate research designs, and conduct ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 544 - Economic Evaluation Methods and Applications

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 A practical introduction to the theory and methods of economic evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and cost-utility analysis, with emphasis on public sector applications. Course reviews: 0

ADMN 547 - Intergovernmental Relations in Canada

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Examines the impact on public policy of relations between governments resulting from the distribution of powers among federal, provincial and municipal governments in Canada. Topics will include the interpretive role ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 548 - Special Topics in Public Policy

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
  • Summer
 A study of selected special topics in Public Policy drawn from the current literature in Public Administration or related fields. Course reviews: 0

ADMN 551 - Administrative Law and Federalism

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Summer
  • Fall
 Examines the constitutional and administrative principles that underlie the Canadian federal state in comparative perspective with the United States, Great Britain and France. Students develop a critical understanding of (1) ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 553 - Understanding Cities

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Cities are a basic building block to society, and offer an interesting opportunity to study political, social and economic issues. Examines European and North American/Canadian cities using academic and government ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 554 - Responsible Public Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Designed to give students the opportunity to: understand the value dimensions of public management; reflect upon and enhance their own ethical reasoning skills; critically examine existing behavioural standards and guidelines ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 556 - The Public Policy Process

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Summer
 Examines the theory and practice of public policy, emphasizing the strategic aspects of problem identification, policy design, decision making, implementation and evaluation. Designed to give students the opportunity to develop ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 577 - Strategic Planning and Implementation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Examines the concepts and practice of strategic planning and project management. Students will explore how to negotiate strategic planning initiatives, construct mandate, mission and vision statements, analyze the environment, conduct ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 577A - Strategic Planning and Implementation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Examines the concepts and practice of strategic planning and project management. Students will explore how to negotiate strategic planning initiatives, construct mandate, mission and vision statements, analyze the environment, conduct ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 577B - Strategic Planning and Implementation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Examines the concepts and practice of strategic planning and project management. Students will explore how to negotiate strategic planning initiatives, construct mandate, mission and vision statements, analyze the environment, conduct ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 580 - Qualitative Evaluation Methods and Applications

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
  • Summer
 Exploration of the principles and practices of effective qualitative evaluation methods: planning; design strategies; data collection, analysis and reporting. Course work includes: selecting appropriate design strategies and sampling methods, collecting ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 581 - Quantitative Methods for Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Building on the knowledge acquired in 502B, describes the logic behind various quantitative methodologies used in conducting retrospective quantitative evaluations in public policy programs and research. Demonstrates the application of ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 582 - Topics in Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Performance Management and Knowledge Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Designed to explore contemporary issues and problems in the field of evaluation and performance management. Topics will be selected for each offering of the course. Examples of topics to be ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 589 - Co-op Seminar: Introduction to Professional Practice

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Discusses the nature of co-operative education experiential expectations, how to bring learning into the co-op experience, and the services provided by the School of Public Administration Co-op Office. Guidance on ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 590 - Directed Studies

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
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ADMN 597 - Evaluation Project

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 The evaluation project is a substantial evaluation of a policy or program designed and conducted for a public sector or non-profit organization. Each evaluation project will have a client and ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 598 - Advanced Management or Policy Report

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
 Requires a substantial analysis of a management, policy or program problem for a client in the nonprofit or public sector. The ADMN 598 Report is prepared in consultation with the ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 599 - Master's Thesis

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
 Requires a substantial contribution to the knowledge in the field of Public Administration. An MPA Thesis will demonstrate a student's mastery of a substantive body of scholarly or practice literature ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 600 - Doctoral Seminar

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
 The doctoral seminar supports the advancement of research and writing skills. Students will develop competencies in preparing and publishing research. Students are asked to register in this course each term ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 602 - Research Methods in Public Administration

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 An overview of the most prominent research methods employed in public administration, concentrating on procedures for collecting and analyzing empirical data. Students are introduced to key methodological issues and debates ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 604 - Theories of Public Management

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 Explores different theories and approaches to understanding public administration and reform. Considers variations in three areas: political and constitutional authority, accountability and responsibility, and the roles of elected and non-elected ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 605 - Comparative Policy and Governance

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Focuses on the study of diverging governance practices and policy outcomes in different jurisdictions. Examines: policy determinants such as history, culture, institutions, and the economy; policy dynamics and processes such ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 607 - Organizational Behaviour and Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
 A review of the origins, analytic traditions, and evolution of the study of organizations, focusing on exploring and analyzing the behaviour of public organizations. Topics include goal formation, tasks, technology, ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 620 - Policy and Institutional Design and Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 A review of the interdisciplinary foundations of the analysis and design of public policy, and the institutions and strategies for implementing them. Examines the rationale, comparative advantage, and combinations of ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 621 - Policy and Program Evaluation and Performance

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Summer
 Evaluates and compares different sources of information and methodologies that policy-makers and policy analysts use to inform policy debates and decisions, implementation and management strategies, accountabilities, and program reviews. Topics ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 645 - Organizational Change and Development

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
 Examines the philosophy, history, and evolving approaches associated with organizational change and development, with special focus on initiating and managing change in the public sector. Reviews the diverse perspectives on ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 681 - Quantitative Methods for Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • not scheduled, yet
 Describes the logic behind various quantitative methodologies used in conducting retrospective quantitative evaluations in public policy programs and research. Demonstrates the application of these methodologies using real world policy applications. ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 693 - PhD Candidacy Examination

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
 Students enrol in ADMN 693 for the duration of their preparation for their candidacy examinations. This begins at the time a student first enrols in the PhD program and continues ... Course reviews: 0

ADMN 699 - Dissertation

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
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ADMN 411 - PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECT MNGMNT

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
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ADMN 431A -

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
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ADMN 431B - COMPENSATION+LABOUR RELATIONS

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
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