Modernization in the public sector - Strategic Management - Einzelansicht

What is the course about?

This course deals with the impact of strategy on the performance of public sector organizations. A particular focus will be organizational capabilities as mediators between strategy and performance. We will look at theoretical/conceptual aspects as well as practical methods and examples. Focusing on several questions: What is strategy? Does strategy bring any difference in performance? How is it affected by capabilities of organizations? And how can it be applied differently in the public sector? 

Further information and material will be provided via Moodle. 

The number of participants is limited.

The course is recommended for students with previous exposure to public management (particularly the course on Foundations of Public Management).

A successful completion of the course will require a substantial amount of reading, presentation and a regular participation (e.g. in discussions, presentation and learning diaries). 

In addition to that, for passing the course in terms of a module examination, students are supposed to write an essay on an issue related to the content of the course.