WMH01501 Public Administration and 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 International Economic Development Program

Lecture Code WMH01501 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 公共管理論

Subject Name
（Katakana）コウキョウカンリロン

Subject Name in
English Public Administration and Management

Instructor ASAKURA TAKAMICHI

Instructor
(Katakana) アサクラ　タカミチ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Fri1-4：IDEC 207

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

lecture, discussion, and student presentation

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Sociology

Eligible Students Graduate Student

Keywords public policy, education, new public management, private sector engagement, innovation

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 As the functions expected of the public sector become increasingly diverse and complex, traditional administrative approaches alone are often insufficient to address emerging social needs. In response, many countries have adopted various forms of privatization in public services. This course focuses on the field of education and examines how governments and international organizations respond to challenges associated with globalization.

Drawing on perspectives from the sociology of education and public management, the course explores key policy approaches related to the privatization of educational administration. In particular, it examines the introduction of private-sector ideas and practices through New Public Management (NPM) as well as collaborative approaches such as Private Sector Engagement (PSE) and Public–Private Partnerships (PPP). The course reviews recent international trends and policy frameworks promoted by organizations such as OECD and UNESCO, as well as policy developments in Japan and other countries.

Through lectures, discussions, and case analyses, you students will develop the ability to critically examine privatization in education and other fields. By the end of the course, students are expected to investigate a case from their own country or another country, present their findings, and submit a final report.

Class Schedule 1. Course Introduction:
Overview of the course. Introduction to global Issues and changing roles of the public sector.
2. The Changing Role of the Public Sector
3. Education and Globalization:
Global trends in education policy and governance.
4. Privatization in Public Policy:
Concepts, rationales, and debates surrounding privatization.
5. New Public Management in Education:
Introduction of private-sector principles into public administration.
6. Marketization and Competition in Education:
School choice, accountability, and market-oriented reforms.
7. Private Sector Engagement in Education:
Roles of private companies, NGOs, and philanthropic actors.
8. Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education:
Concepts, models, and case studies.
9. The Case of Japan:
Education governance and private sector involvement in Japan.
10. The Case of Japan:
Education governance and private sector involvement in Japan.
11. Comparative Perspectives:
Cases from different countries and regions.
12. Comparative Perspectives:
Cases from different countries and regions.
13. Presentations:
Presentation of case studies and discussion.
14. Presentations
Presentation of case studies and discussion.
15. Course Wrap-Up and Discussion
Reflection on privatization, governance, and the future of education policy.

Term paper assignment (Individual idea creation (revision) based on the final presentation, any format)

Text/Reference
Books,etc. [Possible reference books]
Howlett, M. (2023). Designing Public Policies: Principles and Instruments. Routledge.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Project Learning, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review 1-11. Read assigned material before classes, complete short reports and prepare for class presentations.
12-15. prepare presentations and revise it based on comments from others at the class for writing a term paper.

Requirements

Grading Method Grading is determined by class participation (20%), short reports (30%), policy idea presentations (30%), and term paper (20%, required).

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Research experience at a private research institute

Message

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 International Economic Development Program
Lecture Code	WMH01501	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	公共管理論
Subject Name （Katakana）	コウキョウカンリロン
Subject Name in English	Public Administration and Management
Instructor	ASAKURA TAKAMICHI
Instructor (Katakana)	アサクラ　タカミチ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Fri1-4：IDEC 207
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
lecture, discussion, and student presentation
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Sociology
Eligible Students	Graduate Student
Keywords	public policy, education, new public management, private sector engagement, innovation
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	As the functions expected of the public sector become increasingly diverse and complex, traditional administrative approaches alone are often insufficient to address emerging social needs. In response, many countries have adopted various forms of privatization in public services. This course focuses on the field of education and examines how governments and international organizations respond to challenges associated with globalization. Drawing on perspectives from the sociology of education and public management, the course explores key policy approaches related to the privatization of educational administration. In particular, it examines the introduction of private-sector ideas and practices through New Public Management (NPM) as well as collaborative approaches such as Private Sector Engagement (PSE) and Public–Private Partnerships (PPP). The course reviews recent international trends and policy frameworks promoted by organizations such as OECD and UNESCO, as well as policy developments in Japan and other countries. Through lectures, discussions, and case analyses, you students will develop the ability to critically examine privatization in education and other fields. By the end of the course, students are expected to investigate a case from their own country or another country, present their findings, and submit a final report.
Class Schedule	1. Course Introduction: Overview of the course. Introduction to global Issues and changing roles of the public sector. 2. The Changing Role of the Public Sector 3. Education and Globalization: Global trends in education policy and governance. 4. Privatization in Public Policy: Concepts, rationales, and debates surrounding privatization. 5. New Public Management in Education: Introduction of private-sector principles into public administration. 6. Marketization and Competition in Education: School choice, accountability, and market-oriented reforms. 7. Private Sector Engagement in Education: Roles of private companies, NGOs, and philanthropic actors. 8. Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education: Concepts, models, and case studies. 9. The Case of Japan: Education governance and private sector involvement in Japan. 10. The Case of Japan: Education governance and private sector involvement in Japan. 11. Comparative Perspectives: Cases from different countries and regions. 12. Comparative Perspectives: Cases from different countries and regions. 13. Presentations: Presentation of case studies and discussion. 14. Presentations Presentation of case studies and discussion. 15. Course Wrap-Up and Discussion Reflection on privatization, governance, and the future of education policy. Term paper assignment (Individual idea creation (revision) based on the final presentation, any format)
Text/Reference Books,etc.	[Possible reference books] Howlett, M. (2023). Designing Public Policies: Principles and Instruments. Routledge.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Project Learning, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	1-11. Read assigned material before classes, complete short reports and prepare for class presentations. 12-15. prepare presentations and revise it based on comments from others at the class for writing a term paper.
Requirements
Grading Method	Grading is determined by class participation (20%), short reports (30%), policy idea presentations (30%), and term paper (20%, required).
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Research experience at a private research institute
Message
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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