In this course, students will engage with high-level readings of primary sources for exploration of various topics related to the public administration. Exploration of topics is annually determined and involves issues not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester. Pre-requisite: None

CILO-1: Identify major cases, evolution, and trends in the selected topics under discussion in public administration and public policy. CILO-2: Discuss key concepts, theories, and approaches in the selected topics. CILO-3: Apply relevant concepts and theories for analysis in the selected topics under discussion in public administration and public policy. CILO-4: Communicate the importance of essential analytical skills and scholarly competences in general, and apply relevant analytical and research skills in public administration and public policy.