Science of administration Field of study: Administration
Programme code: W5-S1AD19.2024

Module name: Science of administration
Module code: na_a1_02
Programme code: W5-S1AD19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The task of the course is for the student to acquire knowledge of the existing public administration in the given system and the principles of its functioning, as well as the purposefulness and efficiency of its activities. Learning about the institutions and structure is the basis for understanding the processes taking place in modern administration. The purpose of the subject is also to show the evolution of forms of state management. The subject is also intended to prepare students for a better knowledge and understanding of modern administrative institutions by showing their origins and earlier and contemporary functions. An additional skill the student will possess will be to identify new phenomena occurring in administration. The acquired knowledge will create a solid foundation for the other "administrative" subjects included in the curriculum.
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]
is ready to assess the regularity of actions and activities in the public sphere, using knowledge of the science of administration [K01]
 K_K02 [3/5] K_K05 [4/5]
recognizes political phenomena affecting the evolution of administrative systems [U01]
 K_U01 [5/5]
has the ability to argue and justify decisions, including in debate and acting individually and in teams [U02]
 K_U02 [5/5] K_U03 [4/5] K_U10 [3/5]
has knowledge of administration as a social science [W01]
 K_W01 [5/5]
identifies the basis of auxiliary sciences for the science of administration (the science of administrative law, administrative policy, sociology of administration, praxeology) [W02]
 K_W01 [5/5] K_W02 [4/5]
knows the latest data acquisition tools and methods [W03]
 K_W10 [3/5] K_W16 [5/5]
Knows the ethics of the administrative profession with particular attention to the obligation to observe professional secrecy [W04]
 K_W13 [4/5] K_W14 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam K01 W01 W02 W03 W04
practical classes [02] 15 Lecture-speech [a04] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Simulation [e07]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation 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
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
summer semester 2024/2025 Administrative science [W5-AD-S1-NA] Polish