It is a seminar-based course designed to equip students with a broad understanding of contemporary public policy theories, practices, and innovations. The module explores the evolution of public policy from classical foundations to modern approaches, while engaging students with real-world challenges such as governance innovation, digital transformation, climate change, social inclusion, gender equality, and sustainability.
Through interactive lectures, group discussions, debates, case studies, and applied group projects, students will critically analyze how public policies are designed, decided, and implemented under conditions of complexity and uncertainty. The course stresses the importance of participatory and innovative approaches that make governance more agile, inclusive, and future-oriented.
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HA1002Introduction to Political TheoryHA1003Introduction to Public Administration & PolicySpecial Topics in Public Policy
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- HA3030Innovation Management & Policy
- HA3033Qualitative Research Methods for Public Affairs
- HA3038Civil-Military Relations in Southeast Asia
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