If you have any questions about the seminar, please contact Daniela Großmann. Moodle login will be provided on the first session.
Room Change:Please note that the seminar ”Foundations of Public Management” will no longer take place in Building 7, Room 0.39, but will instead be held in Building 6, Room S16 at Campus Griebnitzsee, starting from Session 3.The new room provides additional seating, so everyone should now have a proper place to sit
Mandatory and additional readings will be provided in Moodle.
This course is designed for master students with or without extensive prior knowledge of the subject. Newcomers to the field are welcome to explore foundational concepts, while those with existing experience in public management research can refresh and deepen their understanding of the topic.
Everyone (ungraded):
Module examination (graded):
The course offers an advanced introduction to public management, covering its core functions and challenges. The first half focuses on foundational concepts, while the second examines specific public management functions. It explores the unique context of public sector organizations and their approaches to managing resources, leadership, organization, strategy, and performance. Key reform approaches and governance issues are also addressed. Based on the textbook by Owen Hughes (“Public Management & Administration. An Introduction”), the class takes both theoretical perspectives and practical tools into account.
