Key Models in Public Management: A Comparative Analysis

Program Overview

This online short course from King's College London equips mid-career professionals with a critical understanding of public management models. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and discussion forums, participants learn to analyze, apply, and assess these models in real-world contexts, preparing them for careers in public policy, administration, and consulting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Through a combination of academic discussion and real-world case studies, participants will learn to:

• Analyze and critique different public management models.
• Apply these models to real-world problems.
• Engage in the diagnosis of policy problems and assess the usefulness of models in various contexts.

The program is specifically designed for an online audience and features interactive activities such as:

• Discussion forums.
• Online readings.
• Interactive lectures.
• Online tutorials.

• Module 2: The New Public Management reform wave: Focuses on the ideas behind the New Public Management reforms and their impact on various countries.
• Module 3: International Public Management: Explores alternative traditions of public administration from across the globe.
• Module 4: Future of Public Management: Considers new models and their potential impact on the future of public management.

Each module includes:

• Three 1-hour weekly webinars with a King's lecturer.
• Discussion forums with a global peer group.

Assessment:

Assessment is based on:

• **One written assignment.

• **Participation in webinars and discussion forums.

Teaching:

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• **Interactive lectures.

• **Case studies.

• **Discussion forums.

• **Online readings.

The program is taught by leading academics in the field of public management, including:

• Professor Ewan Ferlie: Professor of Public Services Management at King's Business School.
• Dr. Olga Siemers: Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at King's College London.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths in the public sector, including:

• Public policy analysts.
• Public administrators.
• Management consultants.
• Research analysts.

Other:

• The program is offered fully online.
• The program is specifically designed for mid-career professionals.
• The program is delivered by King's College London, a world-renowned institution.
• The program is taught by leading academics in the field of public management.
• The program offers a unique opportunity to learn from a global network of peers.