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66 P O S T G R A D U A T E R E G U L A T I O N S & S Y L L A B U S E S 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES THE EVENINg UNIVErSITY grADUATE PrOgrAMME M.SC. IN PUBLIC SECTOr MANAgEMENT The Aims and Objectives The overall purpose of this programme is to strengthen and enhance the capacity of officers in the public sector to engage in effective strategic leadership and management in this sector. Specifically, the objectives of the programme will be : • To develop and strengthen the leadership and management capabilities of higher level public officers to facilitate the effective delivery of high quality public services. • To improve productivity and performance measures within the Ministries and for the public sector as a whole. • To enhance the strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation functions of the public sector. • To enhance the capacity of staff to engage in continuous improvement and reform of the system in the public sector. • To deepen understanding of the evolutionary dimensions of public sector issues in the Caribbean, and specific contextual trends and concern in the field. • To provide the skills for understanding and addressing the universalities of organisation and behaviour in the public sector. • Identifying, assessing and targeting existing and emerging public sector needs in geographic, socio-economic and other distinct user groups. Entry requirements Applicants for the programme must satisfy the general University regulations governing admission to a higher degree and must possess: • A Bachelor’s degree (second class honours or above). • Any other equivalent qualifications Short listed candidates may be required to attend an interview to determine final acceptance. Structure of Programme Evening University Duration of Study Four (4) semesters No. of Credits required: 36 (from ten taught courses and a Practicum worth 6 credits) The Practicum is intended to allow students to apply the knowledge gained in the various courses to a real-world administrative situation within their work environment. The programme will be delivered over a period of four semesters and will include one course and practicum in the fourth semester. The entire programme will be conducted at the St. Augustine Campus of The University of the West Indies. Evaluation and Examinations Each course will be evaluated on the basis of a mid-term examination or coursework assignment (including class participation and presentations) and a final examination. Provisions will be made for those persons who may be required to repeat examinations. M.SC. IN PUBLIC SECTOr MANAgEMENT COUrSE LISTINg (The content of these courses may be altered to reflect changes in the discipline) Year 1 Semester 1 Course Course Number Code Title of Credits PSMA 6003 (GT60C) Comparative Practices and Developments in Public Sector Management 3 GOVT 6002 (GT64E) Methods of Political Research 4 Semester 2 Course Course Number Code Title of Credits MGMT 6105 (MS61E) Enhancing Leadership and Team Effectiveness 3 PSMA 6107 (MS61G) Strategic Planning 3 Summer Semester Course Course Number Code Title of Credits PSMA 6106 (GT61F) Programme and Project Management 3 MGMT6103 (MS61C) Organisational Behaviour and Development 3 Year 2 Semester 1 Course Course Number Code Title of Credits PSMA 6001 (MS62B) Human Resource Management 3 PSMA 6104 (MS61D) Accounting Budgeting and Financial Management 3 Semester 2 PSMA 6004 (GT60D) Policy Analysis and Management 3 PSMA 6000 (MS61B) Management Information Systems 3 Summer Semester PSMA 6108 (MS61H) Practicum 6
P O S T G R A D U A T E R E G U L A T I O N S & S Y L L A B U S E S 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES YEAR : 1 SEMESTER: 1 COURSE CODE: PSMA 6003 COURSE TITLE: COMPARATIVE PRACTICES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT NO. OF CREDITS: 3 COUrSE DESCrIPTION: Globalisation and the adoption of innovative governance practices across the globe are reshaping the practice and role of public administration. This transformation in administration has taken a variety of shapes and trends in both developed and developing countries. This course explores the major debates, both theoretical and applied, that frame contemporary discussions about administrative processes and examines the impact of competing conceptions, normative perspectives and methods on concepts such as governance, globalisation ethics/ corruption, privatisation, efficiency, effectiveness, the new public management and other public administration issues. The approach is to have students explore and assess the approaches to comparative research within a policy analysis and management framework, using the analytical underpinnings of comparison and comparability across national and global boundaries. Assessment: Coursework – 40%, Final Examination 60% YEAR: 1 SEMESTER: 1 COURSE CODE: GOVT 6002 COURSE TITLE: METHODS OF POLITICAL RESEARCH NO. OF CREDITS: 4 COUrSE DESCrIPTION: This course is designed to help graduate students learn the skills necessary to design and conduct social research. Additionally, it provides training in analyzing quantitative data using SPSS Software. The course requires basic computer skills and a working knowledge of statistics. The course will meet twice a week, with each session lasting two hours. The methods portion of the course focuses primarily on quantitative methods, but will also cover qualitative approaches. Measurement, questionnaire design, and sampling will be examined in detail. The SPSS portion of the course is actually an extension of the methods section, as students will design and field a short survey. The data collected from the survey will be used for the SPSS data analysis. The course is a combination of learning SPSS and reviewing the most commonly used statistical test used by social scientists. Course Content 1. Conducting Social Science Research 2. Measurement and Linking Theory and Hypotheses 3. Sampling 4. Unstructured, Semi-structured, and Structured Interviewing 5. Collecting Data and an Introduction to SPSS Data Analysis 6. Descriptive Statistics and Comparing Groups 7. Working with Data 8. Testing Hypotheses 9. Association and Regression 10. Course Summary and SPSS Final Examination Assessment: Coursework – 25%, Final Examination 75% YEAR: 1 SEMESTER: 2 COURSE CODE: MGMT 6105 COURSE TITLE: ENHANCING LEADERSHIP AND TEAM EFFECTIVENESS NO. OF CREDITS: 3 COUrSE DESCrIPTION: This course focuses on the development and enhancement of the participant’s leadership skills as they relate to leading and working on teams with others. Effective leaders must possess the leadership, intrapersonal and interpersonal skills necessary to lead an increasingly diverse work force. Knowing how to reap maximum benefit from an organisation’s human capital is essential for today’s leaders and organisational managers. Assessment: Coursework – 40% Final Examination 60% YEAR : 1 SEMESTER: 2 COURSE CODE: PSMA 6107 COURSE TITLE: STRATEGIC PLANNING NO. OF CREDITS: 3 COUrSE DESCrIPTION: Assessment: Coursework – 40% Final Examination 60% SEMESTER: 3 (SUMMER ) COURSE CODE: PSMA 6106 COURSE TITLE: PROGRAMME AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT NO. OF CREDITS: 3 COUrSE DESCrIPTION: In both the public and private sectors, there is increased focus on managing projects to achieve a product/service of requisite quality, and to deliver that product/ service within the approved budget and schedule. This course will provide a broad overview of the concepts and practices used in managing projects in today’s business environment. Assessment: Coursework – 40% Final Examination 60% 67
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