GENERAL
| SCHOOL | School of Economics and Political Science |
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| DEPARTMENT | Sociology |
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| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
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| COURSE CODE | 431117 |
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| COURSE TITLE | Economics and Administration of Public Organisations (TE) |
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| Independent Teaching Activities |
Weekly Teaching Hours |
CREDIT UNITS |
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| Course Type | Special Background |
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| Prerequisite Courses | No |
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| Teaching and Examination Language | Greek |
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| THE COURSE IS OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | No |
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| Course Webpage (URL) | |
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(2) LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- they analyze the basic principles of public sector economics and the administration of public organizations.
- understand the function of the state, public policy, and resource management.
- understand the ways of human resource management.
General Capabilities
- Cultivation of reflective thought and critical thinking,
- Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary tools: literature search, project execution: individual or team work
- Working in an interdisciplinary environment
- Generation of new research ideas
- Respect for diversity and multiculturalism, demonstration of social, professional, and ethical responsibility and gender sensitivity
(3) COURSE CONTENT
The course examines the basic principles of public sector economics and her management of public organizations, focusing on the function of the state, public policy, resource management, accountability, and the efficiency of public services. It combines theoretical approaches with empirical examples and modern reform practices.
Thematic Units
- Introduction to Public Economics and Public Administration
- The role of the state in the economy and society
- Public organizations: structures, functions, and management models
- Public administration theories (bureaucracy, New Public Management, Public Value)
- Public policy: design, implementation and evaluation
- Public spending, taxation and fiscal policy
- Human resource management in the public sector
- Transparency, accountability and the fight against corruption
- Digital governance and innovation in the public sector
- Public procurement, contracts, and financial control
- Welfare state and public services
- European public administration and comparative models
- Evaluation of public organizations' effectiveness
- Contemporary challenges: crises, reforms and public sector sustainability
(4) TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS – EVALUATION
| DELIVERY METHOD | Face to face |
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| Information and Communication Technologies |
- PowerPoint presentation,
- Display of supporting audiovisual material
- Support of the learning process through the e-class electronic platform
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| Activity |
Semester Workload |
| Lectures |
39 |
| Work |
39 |
| Standalone Study |
69 |
| Participation in exams |
3 |
| Course Summary |
150 |
Student Evaluation
| Process Description Evaluation |
- Attendance and Participation (10%)
- Preparation and Presentation of a Project (40%)
- Final Exam (50%)
Includes:
- Comparative evaluation of theories & critical evaluation of a specific case.
They are listed and available on e-class
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(5) RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Suggested Bibliography
- Rosen, H. S. & Gayer, T. (2014), Public Finance, McGraw-Hill.
- Stiglitz, J. E. & Rosengard, J. K. (2015), Economics of the Public Sector, W.W. Norton.
- Pollitt, C. & Bouckaert, G. (2017), Public Management Reform, Oxford University Press.
- Denhardt, J. & Denhardt, R. (2015), The New Public Service, Routledge.
- Hood, C. (1991), A Public Management for All Seasons?, Public Administration.
- Osborne, S. P. (2010), The New Public Governance, Routledge.
Related Scientific Journals
- Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory (JPART) (Oxford)
