E-Government and Public Administration

Course content

This course reviews the use of information technology in public administration, particularly the Internet, and its implications for public administration in general, public organizations, and the citizens. The course is meant to provide a historical, technical and practical framework for students of public administration to better understand the opportunities, challenges, and limitations associated with e-government and the use of technology in public administration. We will particularly focus on the concept and applications of e-government and will cover related administrative, organizational, technological and major policy issues in this context, including a discussion of e-government in Turkey. In addition, the course will provide an overview of governmental web design and creation, and case study examples of different e-government applications around the world. Classes will be held in lecture and discussion format.