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Archived Curricula Guide 2008–2010
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HAP108 Fundamental Theories on Administrative Science 5 ECTS
Organised by
Administrative Science
Person in charge
Assistant of Administrative Science

Learning outcomes

The course examines fundamental questions of Administrative Science and its major theories. The course provides the basic background for further studies.

Contents

Contents:
1) Science: tasks, possibilities, types of research interests, principles and societal significance.
2) Administrative Science: origin, main developments and academic organization.
3) Main theoretical directions in administrative research: The origin and meaning of essential theories in the research and modern administration, organizations and management.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures 20 h 0 h

Teaching language

Finnish

Modes of study

Completion of the course: Exam based on literature or essays according to the guidelines of the instructor (see http://www.uta.fi/laitokset/jola/opiskelu/studies.php).

The lectures of the course are given only in Finnish.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

1. year autumn

Study materials

  1. Shafritz, Jay M.-Hyde, Albert C. (ed.): Classics of Public Administration. Wadsworth. Belmont 2004 (5th Edition).

 

Belongs to following study modules

Department of Management Studies
Basic Studies (Administrative Science)
Department of Social Work Research
Themes of Youth Work (Youth Work and Youth Studies)
2008–2009
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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Department of Management Studies