Comparative Administration and Public Policy - POL5731
Fall 2025, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Description
This graduate course examines public administration and public policy in comparative perspective. It explores how different political systems design, implement, and evaluate public policies, with a focus on institutional variations across countries. The course analyzes the role of bureaucracies, policy networks, and governance structures in shaping policy outcomes in various national contexts.
Plan
Objectives
The course has three main objectives. First, it aims to provide students with theoretical and analytical tools to understand comparative public administration and policy-making processes. Second, it seeks to develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of case studies from different countries and policy sectors. Finally, it aims to enable students to assess the transferability of policies and administrative practices across different institutional and cultural contexts.