Diploma in Local Governance


Objectives

Local Governance is a major sub-field of the MPA Program and the Diploma Course particularly is in response to the critical need of local government executives, officials and employees to have the adequate theoretical and practical competencies in local governance and policymaking as well as the necessary appreciation of the political processes that influence and shape governance at the local government level.

Curriculum

Lodged under the MPA Program, the Diploma Course requires twenty-four (24) units of MPA core, major and cognate courses. Upon earning the diploma, the graduate student has the option to pursue the remaining MPA courses and upon satisfactory compliance of all academic requirements, also earns the MPA degree.

Core Corses

GS-221 Theory in Public Administration

Introduction to fundamental theoretical and practical concepts, issues and processes that define the theory and practice of development administration and public policy analysis/formulation both at the national and local levels. The subject will also chronicle the evolution of public administration research and conduct governance from the traditional public administration theme to development administration highlighted by the concepts of decentralization, devolution and empowerment. Pre-requisite: None.

GS-229 Local Governance and Regional Administration

Principles and concepts of public administration and governance at the local level with emphasis on development strategies/techniques consistent with local conditions. Pre-requisite: None.

GS-225 Philippine Administrative and Legal System

An in-depth review of the administrative framework and legal bases for government's functions and the scope of its authority and machinery. To be highlighted by a thorough discussion of the Civil Service Law, the Local Government Code of 1991 as well as an evaluation of the effectiveness and constraints of the current administrative system both at the national and local levels. Pre-requisite: Theory in Public Administration.

GS-226 Public Fiscal Administration

Intensive study of national and local public sector finance using the case-study approach in resource allocation, budgeting, public sector accounting, taxation, public securities and debt management, intergovernmental aid, as well as other non-traditional sources of national and local public revenues. Pre-requisite: None.

Major Corses (2 subjects required)

Cognate Corses (2 subjects required)

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