Information Package / Course Catalogue
Comparative Public Administration
Course Code: SBUI623
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to provide information about the administrative traditions and administrative systems of different states that directly or indirectly affect the shaping of public administration in Turkey.

Course Content

The structures, administrative mechanisms and bureaucratic processes of the public administration systems in different countries are analyzed comparatively. The public administration structures of different countries, especially the USA, France, England, Germany, Russia, Iran, China and Japan, will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Fatma Neval GENÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.The public administration systems and foundations of different countries are learned.
2.Practices and cases from different countries affecting Turkish public administration are understood.
3.Differences and similarities between the administrative and political systems are analyzed by using the comparative method,.
4.Reform experiences of different countries in public administration are learned.
5.The ability to make comparative analysis is gained.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Michael Roskin-Çağdaş Devlet Sistemleri
2.Önder Kutlu-Karşılaştırmalı Kamu Yönetimi
3.Chandler, J. A.-, Comparative Public Administration
4.Farazmand, A.-Comparative and Development Public Administration: Past, Present, and Future.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and the creation of lesson plan
Week 2 - Theoretical
Administrative System in Turkey and Turkey’s administration tradition
Week 3 - Theoretical
Administrative System in Turkey and Turkey’s administration tradition
Week 4 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in Germany
Week 5 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in France
Week 6 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in France
Week 7 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in United Kingdom
Week 8 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in United Kingdom
Week 9 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in USA
Week 10 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in Russia
Week 11 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in China
Week 12 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in Iran
Week 13 - Theoretical
Administrative and Political System in Japan
Week 14 - Theoretical
Other countries, current debates and overview
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
4
3
5
4
3
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
3
4
5
2
OÇ-3
3
5
4
5
5
5
3
OÇ-4
5
4
4
2
3
5
5
OÇ-5
3
5
4
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026