Teaching Public Administration, Public Management, and Policy Analysis: Convergence or Divergence in the Masters Core

Elmore, Richard F.; Averch, Harvey A.; Dluhy, Milan J.

doi:10.2307/3325085

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“…There are differences between MPA and MPP programs in their core course components, as some of the earlier researchers found (Elmore, 1986;Henry et al, 2009;Hur and Hackbart, 2009;Koven et al, 2008;Lowery, 1994;Roeder and Whitaker, 1993). But there are also noticeable similarities, as some earlier researchers found (Averch et al, 1992;Ellwood, 2008;Henry et al, 2009;Koven et al, 2008). Our findings also indicate that NASPAA accreditation is likely to have some homogenizing effects on MPA and MPP programs, as the similarities between these two types of programs that are accredited by it indicate.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 77%

“…Earlier researchers suggested there was a convergence between the two types of programs (Averch et al, 1992;Ellwood, 2008;Henry et al, 2009;Koven et al, 2008). Without using longitudinal data, we cannot confirm the similarities we found between them are the result of a convergence process.…”

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confidence: 71%

“…A group of researchers found that in their core curricula, public administration programs emphasized the topics of the management of people and public organizations (budget and finance, human resources, leadership, management, public administration, and organizational theory), whereas public policy programs emphasized economics and analytical methods (Elmore, 1986;Henry et al, 2009;Hur and Hackbart, 2009;Koven et al, 2008;Roeder and Whitaker, 1993). Some also found that the curricular differences between them were not substantial (Averch et al, 1992;Ellwood, 2008;Henry et al, 2009;Koven et al, 2008) and the differences between their curricula had eroded over time (Lowery, 1994).…”

Section: Comparisons Of Mpa and Mpp Programs And Possible Effects Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some institutions offer similar degrees with other names, such as Master of Public Affairs and Master of Public Policy and Administration. As the programs and their names evolved, a group of researchers investigated the differences and similarities between MPA and MPP programs, particularly in the last three decades (Averch et al, 1992;Elmore, 1986;Henry et al, 2009;Hur and Hackbart, 2009;Infield and Adams, 2011;Koven et al, 2008;Lowery, 1994;Roeder and Whitaker, 1993). A key question some of them asked was, are the contents of MPA and MPP programs substantially different from each other?…”

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confidence: 99%

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Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy degrees: Differences and similarities in the curricula and course contents

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The historical origins of public administration and public policy analysis suggest that Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs should have different focuses in their curricula: the former on management skills and the latter on analytical skills. To investigate whether and to what extent the two types of programs are different and whether the accreditation standards of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration have a homogenizing effect on them, we investigated the titles and descriptions of the courses in their core curricula. The results show some differences between Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs, but no clear distinction. Analytical skills are required by both Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs. Master of Public Policy programs distinguish themselves from Master of Public Administration programs primarily by requiring economics and economic analysis courses. Higher percentages of Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration-accredited programs require organization studies, human resource management, and public budgeting courses.

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“…On the other hand, some scholars have expressed concern over the capacity of industry to manipulate knowledge through curriculum interventions (Krimsky, 2003; Lehtimäki and Peltonen, 2013; Slaughter and Leslie, 1997). Others have raised different concerns, and it should nevertheless be recognised that, as Averch and Dluhy (1992: 548) argue:Public administration and public policy programs both serve those in power; they are designed either to produce decisionmakers or advisers to decisionmakers. There are, however, many actors in the policy process who might need analysis but are not decisionmakers.…”

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Engaging industry in curriculum design and delivery in public policy teaching: A strategic framework

Manwaring

Holloway

Coffey

2019

Teaching Public Administration

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Public policy is frequently characterised as a sub-discipline of political science which is practically oriented and concerned with what government does and does not do. Further, policy analysis can also be characterised as concerned with either the analysis ‘of policy’ or ‘for policy’. This clearly has implications for the design and delivery of public policy courses. More broadly, higher education in Australia, like elsewhere, faces calls to ensure that students graduate with a range of skills and aptitudes that make them ‘job ready’ and able to engage with ‘real world problems’. One of the ways in which this can be pursued is through industry engagement. However, limited research has been undertaken regarding what this might entail or how it can be pursued. Accordingly, in this paper we explore these issues by: (a) situating engagement within the field of public policy; (b) reviewing how the changing context of higher education, with a particular focus on the drivers and rationale for greater engagement with industry, intersects with the teaching of public policy; and (c) providing a framework which helps to clarify the different modes, potential and risks associated with industry engagement.

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Implementing Public Policy Education: The Role of the School or College

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Teaching Public Administration, Public Management, and Policy Analysis: Convergence or Divergence in the Masters Core

Cited by 30 publications

References 11 publications

Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy degrees: Differences and similarities in the curricula and course contents

Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy degrees: Differences and similarities in the curricula and course contents

Engaging industry in curriculum design and delivery in public policy teaching: A strategic framework

Implementing Public Policy Education: The Role of the School or College

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