Review of the evolution of public administration as a field of knowledge, starting with the classical theories in the late nineteenth century to the latest trends and theories applied in industrialized countries and developing countries. Getting to know the impact of these trends on the management of organizations and industry policy. The technological developments and the spread of democracy and globalization has had a significant impact on the role of the modern state, and on how to manage public affairs, and to satisfy the desires of the citizens. The course aims to expose students to the latest theories and best practices from different countries of the world in the field of public administration, in order to draw conclusions and lessons that can be developed and adapted in line with the Palestinian context. The course deals with, among other things, the subject-oriented governance and partnerships with the public and private sectors, and the use of technology in government administration, and administrative reform and governance management and restructuring of the administrative organization of government (reinventing government). The course connects between the theoretical frameworks and application of it through the review and study of case studies from different countries in dealing with contemporary issues facing public administration.
