Policies and Standards for Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) Program

April 29, 2010

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 006-10

SUBJECT : Policies and Standards for Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) Program

In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994," and pursuant to Commission En Banc Resolution No. 340th dated October 2, 2009, and for the purpose of rationalizing the undergraduate public administration education in the country with the end in view of keeping pace with the demands of committed and accountable public service, sustainable and equitable development and global competitiveness, the following policies and standards are hereby adopted and promulgated by the Commission:

ARTICLE I

Introduction

SECTION 1. Public Administration is a degree program that prepares people for careers in public administration and governance for the public interest. It is also a formation course for students who want to devout their life to public service in government and civil society.

The government being the country's largest employer needs to have a continuing supply of personnel who will be committed and dedicated public servants. At the same time, civil society organizations need staff and volunteers imbued with the same values who can head and manage their advocacy and service delivery programs to pursue causes directed for the public good.

For purposes of this CMO, the degree program Bachelor of Public Management shall be deemed equivalent to BPA. Therefore, all its provisions shall apply to courses called BPM or similar nomenclatures. "Public administration" and "Public Management" shall be accepted synonyms throughout the CMO.

ARTICLE II

Authority to Operate

SECTION 2. All private higher education institutions (PHEIs) intending to offer the Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) must first secure proper authority from the Commission in accordance with existing rules and regulations. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Local Colleges and Universities (LCUs) should likewise strictly adhere to the provisions of these policies and standards.

ARTICLE III

Program Specifications

SECTION 3. The degree program herein shall be called the "Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) program."

The program may be offered in a separate School of Public Administration, or in a Department of Public Administration in the Colleges or Schools of Business and Management.

SECTION 4. BPA aims to develop public servants with the required knowledge, values and skills to serve as professionals in government and civil society.

SECTION 5. BPA prepares its graduates for technical and administrative positions in government, including the Foreign Service and Civil Society. It is a good preparation for those interested in taking up law. Graduates can look forward to executive and policy-making positions in government, both elective and appointive, as well as executive and policy making positions in civil society organizations.

Entry-level job

• Technical assistants in government and civil society

• Researchers in government, civil society and academic institutions

• Development managers of small and medium-sized voluntary sector or civil society organizations

Advanced Office Positions

• Executives in national and local government institutions including government-owned and controlled corporations

• Elective positions in local and national government

• Executives in national, regional and international organizations

• Development managers of large voluntary sector or civil society organizations

SECTION 6. The BPA program is an applied social science and a field of management.

ARTICLE IV

Competency Standards

SECTION 7. Graduates of the BPA program should have:

a. Adequate knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of good governance; TAIEcS

b. High appreciation for the demands and challenges of public service;

c. High ethical values for public service, accountability, nationalism and sustainability;

d. Strong sense of duty to promote and protect public interest especially for the depressed and the marginalized communities;

e. Adequate skills in management including planning, implementation, monitoring and human, material and resource management for government and civil society organizations;

f. Adequate ability to engage in scientific research and national decision-making.

ARTICLE V

Administration

SECTION 8. The program in BPA should be administered by a full-time Program Coordinator or Chairman.

SECTION 9. The Coordinator or Chairman of the program should:

a. Be a Filipino citizen, except in meritorious cases;

b. Possess at least a master's degree in Public Administration or a master's degree in Social Science or Management with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration;

c. Have at least three (3) years teaching experience at the tertiary level;

d. Preferably have at least two (2) years experience in administrative or supervisory capacity in government, civil society, and educational institution or a business enterprise.

SECTION 10. The general functions and responsibilities of the Coordinator or Chairman of the program are:

a. To exercise academic leadership among the faculty;

b. To adopt curricular programs attuned to current trends and development in education and to practices of the profession;

c. To maintain linkages with relevant government, civil society and academic entities or organizations;

d. To promote research and scholarly pursuits.

SECTION 11. The teaching load of the Coordinator or Chairman should not exceed twelve (12) units per term.

SECTION 12. Schools are encouraged to enter into consortium arrangement or share facilities and personnel with other schools in the locality/region that may give rise to a network of schools working together.

SECTION 13. There should be an adequate number of support and service personnel to assist the administration and faculty in the performance of their duties and functions. CDcHSa

ARTICLE VI

Faculty

SECTION 14. The faculty members should possess the educational qualifications, professional experience and teaching ability for the successful conduct of a school's program(s).

a. At least thirty percent (30%) of professional subjects should be taught by faculty members with appropriate master's degrees.

b. At least fifty percent (50%) of general education subjects in the program should be taught by faculty members with appropriate master's and/or law degrees.

SECTION 15. At least thirty percent (30%) of the professional subjects in the program(s) should be handled by full-time/full-load faculty members, provided that there must be at least three (3) full-time Public Administration faculty.

SECTION 16. The school should have an effective system of recruiting and selecting qualified faculty members.

a. Schools are allowed to invite qualified PA practitioners to teach in the program.

SECTION 17. A system of ranking and evaluating faculty members should be instituted and implemented.

SECTION 18. There should be opportunities for faculty development to enable faculty members to keep up with the developments and techniques in their field improve their teaching skills and course materials, continue their professional growth, and contribute to research and other scholarly pursuits.

SECTION 19. The teaching load of faculty members should be as follows:

Faculty members should be assigned to teach courses only in their field of specialization.

a. The maximum total load of a regular full-time faculty member is twenty four (24) units/term. In meritorious cases, an overload of three (3) units may be allowed. In all cases a maximum load of twenty seven (27) units should be observed.

b. The maximum load covers all teaching assignments in all schools the faculty is connected with.

c. Faculty members teaching in more than one school must give formal notice of their teaching assignment in all schools concerned.

d. Government employees who serve as part-time instructors may be given a maximum teaching load of nine (9) units, in all the schools they teach in, subject to government approval.

e. Faculty members should not be assigned to teach more than four (4) different preparations in any one term.

SECTION 20. The institution should have a faculty manual for the purpose of formalizing faculty policies and standards. aIAEcD

ARTICLE VII

Curriculum

SECTION 21. The BPA program is both an applied social science and a field of management. As such the curriculum includes courses in general education and public administration, special core courses and electives.

SECTION 22. The curriculum for the BPA program should be consistent with the school's mission statement.

a. The curricular requirement for each program should follow the minimum number of units prescribed by the CHED.

b. The school is free to enhance and to follow different patterns and modalities based on the needs of its clientele.

c. As a general rule, a three (3)-unit course is equivalent to a minimum of 51 contact hours per term.

SECTION 23. As a minimum, the BPA curriculum shall consist of at least 141 academic units divided into five parts: general education; public administration; special core, electives and practicum.

General Education Courses	54
Public Administration	57
Special Core	12
Electives	12
Practicum	6
	–––
Total units	141
	===

SECTION 24. General Education Courses. — A broad general education can significantly contribute to the acquisition of professional skills. This component of the curriculum focuses on the development of non-professional knowledge, intellectual skills, personal skills, interpersonal and communication skills. A good foundation of general education, although not an end in itself, is one way of helping students become broad-minded individuals who think and communicate effectively and who have the basis for conducting inquiry, carrying out logical thinking and undertaking critical analysis. This foundation will enable students to make decisions in the larger context of society, to exercise good judgment and professional competence, the interact with diverse groups of people, to think globally, and so to begin the process of professional growth. The acquisition of these skills is more important than the way in which they are learned.

 

The minimum requirements for the BPA curriculum is in accordance with the existing requirements under the CHED Memorandum Order No. 04 Series 1997.

Recommended GE subjects	54 units
English
	English 1	9 units
	English 2
	English 3 (Speech)
Filipino
	Filipino 1	6 units
	Filipino 2
Humanities	9 units
	Philosophy 1-Logic
	Philosophy 2-Ethics
	Humanities course (any)
Natural Science	6 units
	NatSci 1-Fundamental concepts
	Principles, theories of
	Physics & Chemistry
	NatSci 2-Fundamental concepts
	Principles, theories of Earth
	And Life sciences
Mathematics	9 units
	Math 1-Business Math
	Math 2-Algebra
	Elective (Math, Science, IT)
Social Science
	Microeconomics	12 units
	Macroeconomics
	Philippine History
	Philippine Government
	and Constitution
Life and Works of Rizal	3 units

SECTION 25. Public Administration Courses. — This component of the curriculum provides the students with core technical foundation in the field of public administration. EAIaHD

Public Administration Subjects	57 units
	Introduction to Public Administration	3 units
	Phil. Administrative Thought and Institutions	3 units
	Ethics and Accountability in the Public Service	3 units
	Governance and Development	3 units
	Knowledge Management and ICT for PA	3 units
	Research Methods in PA 1	3 units
	Research Methods in PA 2	3 units
	Leadership and Decision Making	3 units
	Local and Regional Governance	3 units
	Public Personnel Administration	3 units
	Human Behavior in Organization	3 units
	Public Fiscal Administration	3 units
	Public Accounting and Budgeting	3 units
	Organization and Management	3 units
	Office and Systems Management	3 units
	Public Policy and Program Administration	3 units
	Administrative Law	3 units
	Politics and Administration	3 units
	Special Topics for PA	3 units

SECTION 26. Special Core. — This component of the curriculum equips the students with a broad knowledge of business and management essential for public servants.

Special Core	12 units
	Basic Accounting	3 units
	Elementary Statistics	3 units
	Good Governance and Social Responsibility	3 units
	Sociology or Psychology	3 units

 

SECTION 27. Electives. — In addition to the Public Administration courses, electives are included in order to provide the students with a well rounded-education. A total of 12 units of free electives are required in the BPA curriculum.

Recommended elective subjects	12 units
(any four of the following:)
	Salary Standardization	3 units
	Government Auditing	3 units
	Government Budgeting	3 units
	Program Administration (Implementation)	3 units
	Public Enterprise	3 units
	Policy Analysis	3 units
	Project Development and Management	3 units
	Voluntary Sector Management	3 units
	Resource Management	3 units
	Environmental Management	3 units
	Globalization and Public Administration	3 units
	Service Delivery System	3 units
	Records and Property Management	3 units

 

SECTION 28. Practicum. — This component consists of an applied academic experience conducted under joint faculty and government agency head supervision and requires a minimum of 200 contact hours. Each student registers for this course which will be given three hours credit per semester. A regular grade will be given at the end of the practicum with input from both the employer and the Adviser/Program Chair or Dean. Each practicum assignment shall meet the following requirements:

1. Be substantial and practical, including analysis, evaluation, and application of public administration concepts;

2. Be subject to periodic documentation of progress and review by both the employer and the Adviser/Program Chair/Dean; and

3. Culminate in a final evaluation prepared by the employer and a final course grade awarded by the Adviser/Program Chair/Dean.

Students are required to submit a written report documenting the tasks, responsibilities, learning experiences, training, and hours worked. Reports should include comments on areas such as human relations aspects of their work, including leadership and management skills; importance and emphasis on teamwork as opposed to individual work; technical, intellectual, physical, and social challenges; work schedule; and how the BPA Program course work prepared them for practicum. The report should also cover the following: (a) description of key tasks and responsibilities performed during their practicum, including their assessment of the most valuable things they learned; (b) evaluation of the training and overall learning environment provided by their employer; (c) evaluation of their practicum experience and its impact to their career goals; (d) how well the BAPA Program prepared them for the practicum including a description of how their formal education and work experience interrelate; (e) recommendations for improvement of their specific practicum course in general; and (f) total number of hours worked during practicum.

SECTION 29. Sample Program. — A sample program of study for the minimum units is also shown below. HEIs may use this sample and modify it according to their needs provided that the minimum requirements as specified in Article 5 Section 8 are met. They may also add other courses that would enrich the program. The List of Course Specifications is in Annex A. IECcAT

First Year
Semester 1	Lecture	Laboratory	Units
English 1	3		3
Filipino 1	3		3
Mathematics 1	3		3
Natural Science 1	3		3
Social Science 1	3		3
Philosophy 1	3		3
PE	(2)		(2)
NSTP	(3)		(3)
	–––		–––
Total	18		18
	===		===
Semester 2	Lecture	Laboratory	Units
English 2	3		3
Filipino 2	3		3
Mathematics 2	3		3
Natural Science 2	3		3
Social Science 2	3		3
Intro. to Public Adm.	3		3
PE	(2)		(2)
NSTP	(3)		(3)
	–––		–––
Total	18		18
	===		===
Second Year
Semester 1	Lecture	Laboratory	Units
Corporate Governance and Social	3		3
Responsibility
Social Science 3	3		3
English 3	3		3
Phil. Administrative Thought	3		3
Philosophy 2	3		3
Sociology/Psychology	3		3
PE	(2)		(2)
	–––		–––
Total	18		18
	===		===
Semester 2	Lecture	Laboratory	Units
Social Science 4	3		3
Elementary Statistics	3		3
Basic Accounting	3		3
Office and Systems Mgt.	3		3
Elective (Math, NatSci, IT)	3		3
Humanities 1	3		3
PE	(2)		(2)
	–––		–––
Total	18		18
	===		===
Third Year
Semester 1	Lecture	Laboratory	Units
Knowledge Management and	3		3
ICT for PA
Public Accounting and Budgeting	3		3
Local and Regional Governance	3		3
Public Personnel Administration	3		3
Public Fiscal Administration	3		3
Elective	3		3
	–––		–––
Total	18		18
	===		===
Semester 2	Lecture	Laboratory	Units
Organization and Management	3		3
HBO	3		3
Administrative Law	3		3
Public Policy	3		3
Politics and Administration	3		3
	–––		–––
Total	15		15
	===		===
Fourth Year
Semester 1	Lecture	Laboratory	Units
Leadership and Decision Making	3		3
Governance and Development	3		3
Life and Works of Rizal	3		3
Special Topics/Problems	3		3
Research 1	3		3
	–––		–––
Total	15		15
	===		===
Semester 2	Lecture	Laboratory	Units
Research 2	3		3
Ethics and Accountability	3		3
Elective	3		3
Elective	3		3
Elective	3		3
	–––		–––
Total	15		15
	===		===
Practicum 6 units
Total			141 Units

 

SECTION 30. All schools should have prepared course syllabi which should be made available to students at the beginning of each term. Grading systems should be clearly stated in the syllabi.

SECTION 31. All undergraduate courses should have a list of prescribed readings/instructional materials which should be selected on the basis of acceptable criteria, preferably by an instructional materials committee. The creative use of other instructional aids and resources should be encouraged.

SECTION 32. Access to computers and CD materials as well as the INTERNET should be provided to faculty members and students.

SECTION 33. Maximum class size for undergraduate courses should be thirty-five (35).

ARTICLE VIII

Library

SECTION 32. Universities and colleges offering the BPA program should have library resources that are relevant and adequate in terms of quality and quantity; helpful in serving the needs of scholarship and research; and progressively developing and growing in accordance with the institutional developmental plans.

a. The number of holdings and reference materials for each curricular offering should be in proportion to the enrollment and needs of the students. cIACaT

b. In addition to books, other academic resources should include a substantial number of journals and other professional publications in both digital and printed forms.

SECTION 34. The library should be adequately staffed with professionally qualified and trained personnel supportive of the school's academic programs.

SECTION 35. There should be a universally accepted library classification system with card catalogues or computer-based system and a connection to the world wide web to enable students to access to these facilities. The open-shelf system is encouraged.

SECTION 36. The library should be conveniently located and open at reasonable hours for use of faculty and students.

ARTICLE IX

Physical Facilities

SECTION 37. Colleges and Universities offering the BPA program should provide adequate physical facilities for their courses.

SECTION 38. All institutions should maintain a campus conducive to promote the quality of its graduates.

ARTICLE X

Admission, Retention, Residency, and Graduation Requirement

SECTION 39. Schools of BPA shall have a well-defined admission and retention policy published and made known to students and reflected in the Student Handbook.

SECTION 40. As a general rule, a transfer student must spend at least two consecutive terms or the equivalent of twelve (12) units of academic courses to be conferred the degree.

SECTION 41. For students who go on leave, re-admission to the program will be subjected to the school's re-admission policies.

ARTICLE XI

Research

SECTION 42. The institution should undertake research and should have a competent and qualified research staff.

SECTION 43. The administration should encourage and support research among its students and faculty and promote the utilization of research findings.

 

ARTICLE XII

Repealing and Effectivity Clause

SECTION 44. Repeal. — Any and all administrative issuances that are contrary to or inconsistent with any of the provisions herein are hereby deemed automatically repealed, rescinded and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 45. Effectivity. — These policies and standards shall apply immediately to new programs necessitating issuance of permits to operate the BPA program effective School Year 2010-2011.

This CMO shall take effect after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of General Circulation.

SO ORDERED.

Quezon City, Philippines, April 29, 2010. cDTCIA

(SGD.) EMMANUEL Y. ANGELES

Chairman

ANNEX A

Course Specifications

The following course specification are only for Public Administration and professional courses. These course specification are only examples. HEIs may follow their own course specifications in the implementation of the program.

Public Administration (PA)

PA I: Introduction to Public Administration

Understanding the language and the basic concepts of public administration and its development as a field of study.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 units

Number of hours: 54

PA II: Public Administration Thought and Institutions

Theories and ideas underlying the Philippine administrative system; the general structure of the Philippine bureaucracy; its principal operating features, including the personnel system, the financial system, the process of policy-making, national local relations, and major problem areas.

Prerequisite: Intro to Public Administration

Credits: 3 units

Number of hours: 54

PA III: Ethics and Accountability in the Public Service

Ethical questions and behavior in the public service and the issue of public accountability.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 units

Number of hours: 54

PA IV: Governance and Development

Consideration of the political, social and economic context of governance and development. This course includes analysis of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Rights-Based Approach (RBA) to development, promotion of transparency and accountability for anti-corruption, participation and empowerment of people through decentralization and local autonomy.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 units

Number of hours: 54

PA V: Knowledge Management and ICT for PA

The essential principles of knowledge management (KM) and how KM and CRM technologies work, and how they impact the ICT infrastructure for public administration. Also shows how to use team-building and goal-setting exercises to create excellent KM/CRM projects, and how to align e-business strategy and technology choices.

Prerequisite: IT

Credits: 3 units

Number of hours: 54

PA VI: Research Methods

Research Methods 1

Introduction to research design, documentation, analysis and other research methods in public administration, and the use of computers in data processing and analysis.

Research Methods 2

The conduct of research through the administration of a data gathering instrument, analysis of data collected and the writing of a research report. CIaASH

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 6 units

Number of hours: 90

PA VII: Internship

Internship seeks to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to work as an employee in a government agency. As employees, they will be exposed to various phases of office and fieldwork as their assignments may require.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 6 units

Number of hours: 120

Local and Regional Governance

The administrative organizations and the operations of local governments; the structure and process of regional administration.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 Units

Number of Hours: 54

Public Personnel Administration

Survey of the developments and current trends in personnel management. An introduction to basic personnel techniques, such as position classification and selection.

Prerequisite: Intro to PA

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Public Fiscal Administration

The organization and procedure of efficient fiscal management including tax administration, expenditure control, auditing, purchasing and debt administration.

Prerequisite: Intro to PA

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Organization and Management

Understanding the major theories and practices of organization and management and their relevance to the Philippines.

Prerequisite: Intro to PA

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Public Policy and Program Administration

Public policy formulation and implementation including the legislative process, administration and evaluation of public programs.

Prerequisite: Intro to PA

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Administrative Law

An examination of basic principles of law with which the administrator should be familiar; judicial enforcement of administrative decisions, and legal remedies against administrative decisions, and legal remedies against administrative sanction.

Prerequisite: Intro to PA

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Politics and Administration

Consideration of political goals of the nation, including nation building, legitimacy and other issues of political development, and the role of bureaucracy in their attainment, reciprocal influence of politics and administration.

Prerequisite: Philippine Administrative Thought and Institutions

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Leadership and Decision Making

Study on the fundamentals of leadership and decision making as key elements in substantiating, directing and achieving human, institutional, and social progress. The course discusses and presents theories and practices that can provide meaningful lessons, learning and insights on effective, ethical and transformational leadership and decision-making. The arts and science sides of the course are best appreciated with actual verifiable cases as bases for analysis and understanding. SHIETa

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Public Accounting and Budgeting

The role, dynamics, politics and processes involved in the public accounting and budgetary functions and associated public accounting and budget preparation methods. Fiscal interrelationships of national and local levels of government.

Prerequisite: Public Fiscal Administration

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Special Topics in Public Administration

Coverage of selected topics of current interest to students or of interest to a special segment of students.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator or Chairman

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Human Behavior in Organization

Examination of organizations from the perspectives of the individual, the group, and the organizational system, with a focus on human behavior and organizational structures and processes.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Special Core

Basic Accounting

This course is designed for non-accounting managers and personnel in organizations of all types and sizes (including government) who must work with and understand internal accounting/financial data-without overemphasizing the detailed mechanics and technical language of accounting.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3

Units Number of hours: 54

Elementary Statistics

Descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and dispersion, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite: Math 1

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Sociology/Psychology

Sociology

Study of human relationships in society. Focuses upon the use of a sociological point of view to examine culture, social structure, the individual in society, social institutions, and social inequality. The changing social world and its implications are presented and analyzed.

Psychology

Major principles of psychology. Introduces the history of psychology, human development, personality, abnormal behavior, social psychology, feelings and emotions, research methodologies, experimental psychology, psychophysiology, learning and memory, altered states of awareness, sleep and dreams, and industrial and organizational psychology. aEIcHA

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility

Principles of good corporate governance and its functional elements, specifically: strategic management; risk management; audit, controls, and compliance; nomination; compensation; performance evaluation; and capability building.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Electives

Salary Standardization

Studies the five major areas of wage and salary administration with focus on salary standardization in the government; examines job evaluation, employee evaluation, job standardization and work measurement, incentive, wages, and managerial compensation.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Government Auditing

Broad overview of the audit of audits in the government, including the unique nature of government auditing, with emphasis on using risk assessment to achieve efficiency.

Prerequisite: Public Accounting and Budgeting

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Government Budgeting

Introductory course in government budgeting and finance, dealing with public revenue and expenditure policies, financial management, and politics of the budgetary process.

Prerequisite: Public Accounting and Budgeting

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Program Administration (Implementation)

Understanding of the major components of a successful government program. Identifies and analyzes issues and concerns and understand the step and processes necessary to design and implementing such a program.

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Public Enterprise

Contemporary thinking and practice in the domain of public enterprises (e.g., GOCCs hospitals, education institutions, armed forces) and social enterprises (for example, charities, NGOs, civil society organizations, and not-for-profit companies).

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Policy Analysis

A systematic and critical approach to evaluating and designing public policies. Combines theory and application to particular cases and problems. Diverse policy topics, including environmental, health, education, communications, safety, and arts policy issues, among others.

 

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Project Development and Management

Basic principles of good project development and management. Students will learn how to identify and schedule project resources, create project flow charts, and produce critical path planning and evaluation reports. Important issues of staff selection and team management are also covered. IDCcEa

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Voluntary Sector Management

Management and leadership in the Voluntary Sector. Covers topics such as leadership and management development, managing team performance, service improvement, project management, strategic planning, resource management and working collaboratively.

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Resource Management

Administration and management of resource systems (both physical and human) in public sector and nonprofit organizations. Focus is on the underlying values of resource management, related public policies, structural patterns, and the functional areas of human and physical systems.

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Environmental Management

Examination of the impact of environmental issues on organizational structure and operations from a management perspective with a focus on how environmental concerns create threats, opportunities, and affect organizational strategic management.

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Globalization and Public Administration

The course explores the nature of globalization and investigate when it takes place and to what extent it affects and is affected by public administration. Topics included are: theories of globalization, political analysis or interpretation of globalization, regionalism and globalization, globalization and political development (e.g., democratization), the issue of a global order, and the impact of globalization of the Philippines.

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Service Delivery System

In depth analysis of the current public service delivery system through policy analysis using a variety of frameworks and the development of policy practice skills.

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54

Record and Property Management

The first half of the course covers the theoretical principles, practices and processes underpinning best-practice record and information management (RIM), and relates to physical and electronic records and objects (e.g., documents, email, databases). The second half deals with the management of public property. Also covers the role of the Property Officer or Asset Manager in the Management of the "asset journey", maintenance, capital expenditures and cash flow control.

Prerequisite:

Credits: 3 Units

Number of hours: 54 dctai