WMF03200 Public Management

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Management Sciences Program

Lecture Code WMF03200 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 公共経営論

Subject Name
（Katakana）コウキョウケイエイロン

Subject Name in
English Public Management

Instructor GOTO NOBORU,AKIYAMA TAKASHI

Instructor
(Katakana) ゴトウ　ノボル,アキヤマ　タカシ

Campus 　 Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Mon11-14：Higashi-Senda Seminar Rm 4

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 04 : Management

Eligible Students

Keywords Local government, central government, bureaucracy, policy making,
resident services, democracy, civic participation, SDGs

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The Public Management is an approach that introduces the concept of management into the activities of local governments and central governments.
When nations and communities face various problems, how decisions are made and public policy is implemented.
Focusing on the role of politics and bureaucracy, we will consider public management with a view to the history and national character of Japan.

Class Schedule Session 1: Japan’s System of Government and Democracy
October 5 (Mon), 18:00-21:10
This session introduces Japan’s system of government, political institutions, elections, and the basic principles of democracy.
Session 2: Bureaucracy, Information, and the Policy-Making Process
October 19 (Mon), 18:00-21:10
This session examines the history and characteristics of Japan’s bureaucratic system. It also discusses the role of information and public interest, as well as consensus-building and decision-making in public policy.
Session 3: National Land Structure and Public Policy
November 9 (Fri), 18:00?21:10
This session explores the role of the state as a public space, Japan’s national land structure, regional disparities, and current challenges faced by local governments.
Session 4: Public Management from a Global Perspective
November 30 (Mon), 18:00-21:10
This session discusses public management in a global context, including geopolitics, national security, and issues related to international human resources and multicultural coexistence.
Session 5: Governance in Public Management and the Pandemic
December 7 (Mon), 18:00-21:10
This session focuses on governance in public management, regional governance, and the meaning of public responsibility during a pandemic.
Session 6: Public Space and National/Regional Management
December 21 (Mon), 18:00-21:10
This session examines public responsibility in daily life, including public transportation, public facilities, and regional administration. Hiroshima will be used as a case study.
Session 7: Hiroshima’s Peace Policy ? Creating Peace and Praying for Peace
January 18 (Mon), 18:00-21:10
This session explores Hiroshima’s history, peace education, human resource development for peacebuilding, and the relationship between peace education and peace tourism.
Session 8: Public Management, Partnerships, and Human Networks
January 25 (Mon), 18:00-19:30
This final session discusses policy evaluation, the roles of NPOs and social enterprises, and partnerships and networks among various actors in public management.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Tao, Masao (2010) Public management theory, Bokutakusya.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Other (see [More Details])

(More Details) Must-bring PC

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Based on the challenge consciousness on the subjects shown above, reference study and onsite activities such as hearing and survey should lead to improve the capability to consider such solutions.

Requirements An active participation to discussions will be expected.
An absence due to unavoidable circumstances such as illness will be considered.

Grading Method Comprehensively evaluated referring to class attitude, ingenuity and aggressiveness of opinion announcement, and exercises, etc.
"Point Allocation Ratio" attitude including absence: participation: subject reports = 40%: 30%: 30%

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it ◆ Hiroshima Prefectural Government Office staff
Policy Planning Bureau, International Planning Office, Airport Measures Office, Regional Policy Bureau, Hiroshima Prefectural Autonomous Training Center
Based on this experience, policies of local governments are analyzed and the characteristics of public management is explained.

Message Any text is not required and materials for the class are provided. Detailed method and procedure will be explained in the class.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Management Sciences Program
Lecture Code	WMF03200	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	公共経営論
Subject Name （Katakana）	コウキョウケイエイロン
Subject Name in English	Public Management
Instructor	GOTO NOBORU,AKIYAMA TAKASHI
Instructor (Katakana)	ゴトウ　ノボル,アキヤマ　タカシ
Campus		Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Mon11-14：Higashi-Senda Seminar Rm 4
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	04 : Management
Eligible Students
Keywords	Local government, central government, bureaucracy, policy making, resident services, democracy, civic participation, SDGs
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The Public Management is an approach that introduces the concept of management into the activities of local governments and central governments. When nations and communities face various problems, how decisions are made and public policy is implemented. Focusing on the role of politics and bureaucracy, we will consider public management with a view to the history and national character of Japan.
Class Schedule	Session 1: Japan’s System of Government and Democracy October 5 (Mon), 18:00-21:10 This session introduces Japan’s system of government, political institutions, elections, and the basic principles of democracy. Session 2: Bureaucracy, Information, and the Policy-Making Process October 19 (Mon), 18:00-21:10 This session examines the history and characteristics of Japan’s bureaucratic system. It also discusses the role of information and public interest, as well as consensus-building and decision-making in public policy. Session 3: National Land Structure and Public Policy November 9 (Fri), 18:00?21:10 This session explores the role of the state as a public space, Japan’s national land structure, regional disparities, and current challenges faced by local governments. Session 4: Public Management from a Global Perspective November 30 (Mon), 18:00-21:10 This session discusses public management in a global context, including geopolitics, national security, and issues related to international human resources and multicultural coexistence. Session 5: Governance in Public Management and the Pandemic December 7 (Mon), 18:00-21:10 This session focuses on governance in public management, regional governance, and the meaning of public responsibility during a pandemic. Session 6: Public Space and National/Regional Management December 21 (Mon), 18:00-21:10 This session examines public responsibility in daily life, including public transportation, public facilities, and regional administration. Hiroshima will be used as a case study. Session 7: Hiroshima’s Peace Policy ? Creating Peace and Praying for Peace January 18 (Mon), 18:00-21:10 This session explores Hiroshima’s history, peace education, human resource development for peacebuilding, and the relationship between peace education and peace tourism. Session 8: Public Management, Partnerships, and Human Networks January 25 (Mon), 18:00-19:30 This final session discusses policy evaluation, the roles of NPOs and social enterprises, and partnerships and networks among various actors in public management.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Tao, Masao (2010) Public management theory, Bokutakusya.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Other (see [More Details])
(More Details)	Must-bring PC
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Based on the challenge consciousness on the subjects shown above, reference study and onsite activities such as hearing and survey should lead to improve the capability to consider such solutions.
Requirements	An active participation to discussions will be expected. An absence due to unavoidable circumstances such as illness will be considered.
Grading Method	Comprehensively evaluated referring to class attitude, ingenuity and aggressiveness of opinion announcement, and exercises, etc. "Point Allocation Ratio" attitude including absence: participation: subject reports = 40%: 30%: 30%
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	◆ Hiroshima Prefectural Government Office staff Policy Planning Bureau, International Planning Office, Airport Measures Office, Regional Policy Bureau, Hiroshima Prefectural Autonomous Training Center Based on this experience, policies of local governments are analyzed and the characteristics of public management is explained.
Message	Any text is not required and materials for the class are provided. Detailed method and procedure will be explained in the class.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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