The course provides the candidates with an overview of some major issues in public administration and public policy in China. Topics may include the public administrative system of China, social welfare system and welfare dependency, performance evaluation of municipal government, smart city development, civic engagement and public governance.

CILO-1: Identify important concepts, theories, and methods in public administration in China. CILO-2: Summarize and explain the cutting edge of the theories and practice in public administration. CILO-3: Formulate real problems in public administration practice and apply theories to derive solutions.