Public Administration Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: Public Administration
Module code: W3-MS-S1-PA
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main aim of the module is to familiarize students with the principles of operation of public administration in a democratic state. During the program, students become acquainted with both the mechanisms of operation of public administration bodies elected or politically nominated, as well as entities constituting the professional administrative apparatus of the state.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is prepared to play the crucial role of responsible worker in the administrative organs of the public administration and knows the basic principles of work in administrative institutions. [PA_K01]
 MS_1_K02 [4/5] MS_1_K03 [4/5] MS_1_K05 [3/5]
The student is aware of the need for continuous training and acquisition of new skills. [PA_K02]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5] MS_1_K04 [4/5]
The student can use his knowledge to correctly analyze, interpret and solve the phenomena occurring in the sphere of public administration. [PA_U01]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5] MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [4/5]
The student has advanced knowledge of government and local government structures in a democratic state. He knows the methods of their formation and the hiring/appointment of officials. [PA_W01]
 MS_1_W04 [4/5] MS_1_W05 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the importance of public administration bodies for the effective operation of diplomacy in a democratic state. [PA_W02]
 MS_1_W04 [3/5] MS_1_W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-PA_C] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work PA_K01 PA_K02 PA_U01 PA_W01 PA_W02
lecture [W3-MS-S1-PA_W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam PA_K01 PA_K02 PA_U01 PA_W01 PA_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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