College: Graduate School of Social Sciences

This specialization focuses on the study of local governance, administration, and the roles of local authorities in community management and public service delivery. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in public administration, local governance, policy analysis, and community development. Graduates are prepared for roles in local government, public administration, community organizations, and policy research.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of local governance, administration, and public policy.
• Develop skills in analyzing and managing local government operations and services.
• Learn techniques in policy analysis, community development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Explore principles of public administration, local governance, and community leadership.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in local governance and public service delivery.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective local governance.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Local Governance
   • An overview of the main concepts and trends in local governance and administration.
   • Fundamentals of local government structures, roles, and responsibilities.
2. Public Administration
   • Principles of public administration and organization in local governance.
   • Techniques for managing public services, resources, and operations at the local level.
3. Local Government Operations
   • Basics of local government operations, including service delivery, budgeting, and human resources.
   • Techniques for managing and improving local government services and operations.
4. Policy Analysis and Development
   • Principles of policy analysis, development, and implementation in local governance.
   • Techniques for conducting, analyzing, and evaluating political research.
5. Community Development
   • Essentials of community development, planning, and engagement.
   • Techniques to enhance community participation, economic development, and social welfare.
6. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
   • Principles of stakeholder engagement, communication, and public relations in local governance.
   • Effective communication techniques, collaboration, and conflict resolution with stakeholders.
7. Local Governance and Law
   • Understanding legal frameworks, regulations, and compliance in local governance.
   • Techniques to ensure legal compliance and ethical conduct in local government operations.
8. Practical Training in Local Governance
   • Real-world experiences in local governance, including observations, internships, and practical projects in local government agencies, community organizations, or policy research institutions.
   • Applying acquired skills in practical local governance scenarios.
9. Capstone Project in Local Governance
   • A comprehensive project to apply skills in policy analysis, community development, or local government operations.
   • Presenting a refined project or case study in the field of local governance.

Assessment Methods:

• Policy analysis reports, local government operational plans, community development projects, stakeholder engagement strategies, legal compliance analyses, practical training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Governance and Local Administration" by various authors.
• "Public Administration: An Introduction" by George E. Frederickson and Kevin B. Smith.
• "Local Government Operations and Management" by various authors.
• "Policy Analysis for Local Governance" by various authors.
• "Community Development: Principles and Practices" by various authors.
• "Stakeholder Engagement and Communication in Local Governance" by various authors.
• "Local Governance and Law" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge in public administration, governance, and community development. Suitable for students interested in local governance, public administration, and community development.

Duration of Specialization:

The duration of study for a bachelor's degree is typically 4 years, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain a certificate in local governance and pursue professional credentials such as Certified Public Manager (CPM) or related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring government officials, local government officers, community developers, policy analysts, and individuals seeking careers in local government, public administration, community organizations, and policy research.

This specialization equips students with the practical, theoretical, and leadership skills necessary to excel in local governance and support careers in local government, public administration, community development, and policy research.