Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science This major focuses on the study of local governance, administration, and the roles of local authorities in managing communities and delivering public services. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in public administration, local governance, policy analysis, and community development. Graduates are equipped for roles in local government, public administration, community organizations, and policy research. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of local governance, administration, and public policy. - Develop skills in analyzing and managing local government operations and services. - Learn techniques for policy analysis, community development, and stakeholder engagement. - Explore principles of public administration, local governance, and community leadership. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in local governance and public service delivery. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective local governance. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Local Governance** - Overview of key concepts and trends in local governance and administration. - Fundamentals of local government structures, roles, and responsibilities. 2. **Public Administration** - Principles of public administration and management in local governance. - Techniques for managing public services, resources, and operations at the local level. 3. **Local Government Operations** - Fundamentals of local government operations, including service delivery, budgeting, and human resources. - Techniques for managing and improving local government services and operations. 4. **Policy Analysis and Development** - Principles of policy analysis, development, and implementation in local governance. - Techniques for conducting policy research, analysis, and evaluation. 5. **Community Development** - Fundamentals of community development, planning, and engagement. - Techniques for promoting community participation, economic development, and social welfare. 6. **Stakeholder Engagement and Communication** - Principles of stakeholder engagement, communication, and public relations in local governance. - Techniques for effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution with stakeholders. 7. **Local Governance and Law** - Understanding legal frameworks, regulations, and compliance in local governance. - Techniques for ensuring legal compliance and ethical conduct in local government operations. 8. **Practicum in Local Governance** - Real-world experiences in local governance, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in local government agencies, community organizations, or policy research institutions. - Application of learned skills in practical local governance scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Local Governance** - Comprehensive project applying skills in policy analysis, community development, or local government operations. - Delivery of a polished local governance project or case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Policy analysis reports, local government operation plans, community development projects, stakeholder engagement strategies, legal compliance analyses, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Local Governance and Administration" by various authors. - "Public Administration: An Introduction" by George E. Frederickson and Kevin B. Smith. - "Local Government Operations and Management" by various authors. - "Policy Analysis for Local Governance" by various authors. - "Community Development: Principles and Practice" by various authors. - "Stakeholder Engagement and Communication in Local Governance" by various authors. - "Local Governance and Law" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of public administration, governance, and community development. Suitable for students interested in local governance, public administration, and community development. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Local Authorities and Governance and pursue professional certifications such as Certified Public Manager (CPM) or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring public administrators, local government officials, community developers, policy analysts, and individuals seeking careers in local government, public administration, community organizations, and policy research. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and leadership skills needed to excel in local authorities and governance, supporting careers in local government, public administration, community development, and policy research.