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BPA 101 - Introduction to Public Administration Syllabus

Intro to Public Administration (Western Mindanao State University)

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Semester: Adopted: AY: 2023-2024

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RESTRUCTURED OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE SYLLABUS IN (BPA 101)

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Goals
Bachelor of Public Administration Program Outcomes
a b c d e

1. Adequate knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of good governance;     

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

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

4. Strong sense of duty to promote and protect public interest     

5. Adequate skills in management including planning, implementation, monitoring and human, material and     
resource management for government and civil society organizations; and
6. Adequate ability to engage in scientific research and national decision-making     

Level II Outcome:

At the end of the second year, the students will demonstrate appreciation of foundational administrative concepts, growing skills in business-intelligent public service, and develop
consciousness for social duty.

COURSE CODE: BPA 101

COURSE NAME: Introduction to Public Administration

PREREQUISITE: None

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COURSE CREDIT: Lecture: 3 Units (54 Hours lecture)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Understanding of the language & basic concepts of public administration & its development as a field of study.

PLACEMENT: First Year, First Semester

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Program Outcomes
At the end of the semester, the students can:
a b c d e f

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of good governance, including      
transparency, accountability, participation, and rule of law.
2. Develop a high level of appreciation for the demands and challenges of public service, including an understanding of the      
roles and responsibilities of public administrators in promoting public welfare.
3. Embrace high ethical values and practices for public service, including accountability, nationalism, and sustainability.      

4. Demonstrate a strong sense of duty to promote and protect the public interest, including the ability to identify and address      
ethical dilemmas in public administration.
5. Develop adequate skills in management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and human, material, and      
resource management, that are applicable to government and civil society organizations.

REFERENCES:

1. De Guzman, R. P., & Marcelino, R. B. (2019). Public Administration: Principles and Practice. Manila: Rex Bookstore.
2. Sharma, M. (2019). Public Administration: An Introduction. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill Education.
3. Carroll, T. (2019). Managing in the Public Sector: A Casebook in Ethics and Leadership. New York: Routledge.
4. Ingraham, P. W., & Cooper, T. L. (Eds.). (2020). Public Administration in Southeast Asia: Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Macao. New York: CRC
Press.
5. Rosenbloom, D. H., Kravchuk, R. S., & Clerkin, R. M. (2020). Public Administration: Understanding Management, Politics, and Law in the Public Sector. New York:
McGraw-Hill Education.
6. Shafritz, J. M., Hyde, A. C., & Parkes, G. E. (2021). Classics of Public Administration. Boston: Cengage Learning.
7. Bovaird, T. (2021). Public Management and Governance. New York: Routledge.
8. Gonzales, M. R. (2022). Handbook of Philippine Public Administration. Manila: University of the Philippines Press.
9. Khator, R. (2022). Public Administration: An Overview. New Delhi: SAGE Publications India.

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Outcome-Based
Desired Student Learning (OBA) Activities
Evidence of Outcomes
Time Outcomes/Competencies Course Content (Teaching, Course Learning Program Values
(Assessment of Learning
Frame At the end of each topic and semester, the (No. of Hours Per Topic) Learning Activities, Outcomes Outcomes Integration
Outcome)
students can &
Contextualization)
Associate awareness and appreciation of VMGO, Individual Articulate the Vision, Mission Demonstrate Filipino Demonstrate Display the
the University’s Vision, Mission & participation in class and Goals of the College of patriotism, responsible Filipino attributes of a
Classroom Policies,
Quality Policy, College Goals, and discussion Public Administration and citizenship and pride as patriotism and nationalistic,
Course Overview, a member of the responsible trustworthy, and
Program objectives. Development Studies
community citizenship. caring Filipino
Course Requirements,
Demonstrate understanding of the Grading System Verbalize the classroom’s
classroom policies, course requirements, policies, course requirements
and grading system. and grading system
Week Topic 1: 3 hrs
Introduction to Public
Administration and Governance Introduction to Public
1 Administration and Governance Rubrics on classroom
• Define and describe the scope of
public administration and • Definition and scope of public Lecture- Discussion discussion CLO 3 PO a Accountability,
administration Transparency and
governance
• The importance of governance Good citizenship
• Explain the importance of Rubrics: Oral Questioning
governance in public administration in public administration
Oral Questioning
• Identify and understand key • Key principles of public
principles of public administration administration

Topic 2: Historical Development of Topic 2: 9 hrs

Public Administration Appreciation for
• Describe the evolution of public Historical Development of Public Lecture- Discussion Written Exam history and tradition,
CLO 3 PO c Critical thinking,
administration theories Administration
• Compare and contrast the • Evolution of public Respect for diversity
Week development of public administration theories
administration in the Philippines • The development of public
2-4
and other countries administration in the Oral Questioning Rubrics: Oral Questioning
• Identify key historical events and Philippines and other
figures that have influenced public countries
administration

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Syllabus for BPA101 Introduction to Public Administration

Outcome-Based
Desired Student Learning (OBA) Activities
Evidence of Outcomes
Time Outcomes/Competencies Course Content (Teaching, Course Learning Program Values
(Assessment of Learning
Frame At the end of each topic and semester, the (No. of Hours Per Topic) Learning Activities, Outcomes Outcomes Integration
Outcome)
students can &
Contextualization)
Topic 3: Public Service and Ethics TOPIC 3: 6 hours
• Define public service and its
principles Public Service and Ethics Lecture-Discussion Rubrics on classroom Public service,
• Definition and principles of discussion Professionalis,
• Explain the importance of ethics and
public service Integrity
accountability in public
administration • Ethics and accountability in
• Analyze ethical issues and dilemmas public administration
Week Written Exam
in public administration • Ethical issues and dilemmas
in public administration
5-6 CLO 2, 3, 4 PO b, c
1.
Rubrics: Oral Questioning
Oral Questioning

Topic 4: Organization and Topic 4: 6 hrs

Management in Public
Administration Organization and Efficiency,
Management in Public Effectiveness and
• Identify the structure and functions of Administration Responsiveness
Week government organizations • Structure and functions of
Lecture-Discussion Written Exam
• Explain management approaches and government organizations
7-8 CLO 5 PO e
techniques used in public • Management approaches
administration and techniques
• Analyze the benefits and challenges of • Public-private partnerships
public-private partnerships

Week 9
MID TERM EXAM

Week Fairnes, Equality and

Topic 5: Human Resource
TOPIC 5: 3 hours Lecture-Discussion Social justice
10 Management in Public
Administration
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Syllabus for BPA101 Introduction to Public Administration

Outcome-Based
Desired Student Learning (OBA) Activities
Evidence of Outcomes
Time Outcomes/Competencies Course Content (Teaching, Course Learning Program Values
(Assessment of Learning
Frame At the end of each topic and semester, the (No. of Hours Per Topic) Learning Activities, Outcomes Outcomes Integration
Outcome)
students can &
Contextualization)
• Describe the recruitment, selection, Rubric on classroom
and retention process of employees Human Resource Management in discussion CLO 5 PO e
in public administration Public Administration
Group Activity/
• Explain performance appraisal and • Recruitment, selection, and
Reporting
evaluation in public administration retention of employees
Rubrics on oral report /
• Identify the importance of training • Performance appraisal and
presentation
and development in public evaluation
administration • Training and development

Topic 6: Budgeting and Financial Topic 6: 6 hrs

Management in Public Fiscal responsibility,
Administration Budgeting and Financial Lecture-Discussion Rubric on classroom Accountability and
• Describe the budget preparation and Management in Public discussion Transparency
execution process in public Administration
Week administration • Budget preparation and
• Explain revenue generation and execution Group Activity/
11-12 Rubrics on oral report / CLO 1, 3 5 PO c,e
taxation in public administration • Revenue generation and Reporting presentation
• Analyze financial management and taxation
accountability in public • Financial management and
administration accountability

Topic 7: Policy Development and Topic 7: 3 hrs

Implementation
• Describe the policy process and its Policy Development and Lecture-Discussion Rubric on classroom CLO 1, 3, 4 PO a, e Social responsibility,
stages Implementation discussion Civic engagement
Week • The policy process and Public interest
• Analyze policy options and evaluate
their effectiveness • Analyzing policy options
13
• Understand the role of policy • Evaluating policy Group Activity/ Rubrics on oral report /
implementation in public effectiveness Reporting presentation
administration

Topic 8: Public Sector Reform and TOPIC 8: 6 hours

Week
14-15 Innovation

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Syllabus for BPA101 Introduction to Public Administration

Outcome-Based
Desired Student Learning (OBA) Activities
Evidence of Outcomes
Time Outcomes/Competencies Course Content (Teaching, Course Learning Program Values
(Assessment of Learning
Frame At the end of each topic and semester, the (No. of Hours Per Topic) Learning Activities, Outcomes Outcomes Integration
Outcome)
students can &
Contextualization)
• The need for public sector reform Public Sector Reform and Lecture-Discussion Rubric on classroom
• Best practices in public sector Innovation discussion CLO 4,5 PO d,e • Adaptability
innovation • Understand the need for • Creativity
• Case studies of successful public public sector reform • Continuous
sector reforms • Identify best practices in improvement
Rubrics on oral report /
public sector innovation Group Activity/ presentation
• Analyze successful public Reporting
sector reforms and their
impact

Topic 9: Local Governance and TOPIC 9: 3 hours Lecture-Discussion Written Exam

Community Development
• Describe the role of local Local Governance and
Community Development • Participation
government units in public
Rubric on Case Analysis CLO 2, 3, 4, 5 PO b,c
administration • The role of local Case Scenarios • Empowerment
Week • Identify community development government units in public • Collaborative
16 strategies and their importance administration governance
• Analyze citizen participation and • Community development
engagement in public administration strategies
• Citizen participation and
engagement

Topic 10: 3 hrs Lecture-Discussion Written Exam

Topic 10: Challenges and • Visionary
Opportunities in Public Challenges and Opportunities in leadership
Administration Public Administration • Strategic
Case Scenarios Rubric on Case Analysis
• Identify current issues and • Current issues and thinking
challenges in public administration challenges in public • Ethical decision-
Week 17 • Analyze future trends and administration making
opportunities in the field • Future trends and CLO 1 PO a, c, d, e
• Synthesize key concepts and opportunities in the field
lessons learned throughout the • Reflection and synthesis of
course. key concepts and lessons
learned.

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Syllabus for BPA101 Introduction to Public Administration

Outcome-Based
Desired Student Learning (OBA) Activities
Evidence of Outcomes
Time Outcomes/Competencies Course Content (Teaching, Course Learning Program Values
(Assessment of Learning
Frame At the end of each topic and semester, the (No. of Hours Per Topic) Learning Activities, Outcomes Outcomes Integration
Outcome)
students can &
Contextualization)

Week
FINAL EXAM
18
TOTAL 54 HOURS

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