Governance in Comparative Perspective

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In the certificate programme, you take modules worth at least 15 credit points, you are enrolled as a student at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, you have access to all the university's resources, you take examinations and you receive the university certificate "PS Individuale" as your degree.

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Courses of this module

F4 Governance in Comparative Perspective

Termine In process of planning *

* Die Veranstaltung findet im Zeitraum 26.02.2026 bis 30.04.2026 statt. Die genauen Termine werden in Kürze bekanntgegeben.

Product information "Governance in Comparative Perspective "

This course examines governance within a global context, tracing the transition from state-centric to market-oriented decision-making and the impact of ideologies like the Washington Consensus. It scrutinizes the roles of international organizations and civil society in shaping governance, emphasizing the shift towards quantifiable evaluations of policy effectiveness. Through a comparative approach, students will assess governance practices across the Global North and South, focusing on participation, accountability, and legitimacy in public sector reform.

is restricted access:	Yes
Requirements - university entrance qualification:	Not required
Requirements - one year of work experience:	Not required
Requirements Language:	English: TOEFL Internet (92 points); IELTS (Acad. Level 6.5 points); CAE/CPE (Level C1, Grade B); TOEIC (720 points listening/reading, 310 points speaking/writing); if necessary, individual examination.
Requirements Expertise:	None
Topic:	Politics & Governance
Format of course:	(Vor-Ort-)Präsenz und Online
Level:	Master
Course language:	English
Study programme	Governance & Human Rights Go to study program website
Number of credit points / ECTS:	5
Workload Contact time (in hours):	25
Workload self-study time (in hours):	100
Examination:	In-class examination
Exam format:	Portfolio
Further exam format:	No further Exam
Qualifikationsziele	At the end of the course will: understand the evolution of the theory and practice of public governance in the context of public sector reforms, including current trends and challenges; acquire a critical perspective of conventional models and (possible) misconceptions prevalent in public governance thinking; identify and analyze the roles played by various stakeholders (international organizations, national and local governments, private businesses, NGOs, and citizens) in promoting (or hindering) governance and development; think analytically and strategically about institutional reform debates and opportunities for pragmatic change; learn the limits of public governance as a tool for improving a country’s institutional environment.