Course Review
The
BPA406 course is a class designed around the concept of public leadership.
During this course students will research and define
public leadership and its
differences with private sector leadership. One of the more interesting
aspects of this course is the depth to which effective public leadership is
discussed. There are several assignments that require research into this topic
including the Week 2 Individual Assignment: EffectiveTraits Paper and the Week 4 Individual Assignment: Gaining
or Losing Power Paper. Both papers are excellent ways to discover what
makes strong effective public leadership. The course continues discussing
sources of power in public leadership and how these sources impact the
effectiveness of the leader.
Criticism
The only criticism I have
concerning this course is the final exam. Currently, there are at least two
versions of this test and both seem out of context with the course material. In
one version of the final exam, the test was merely a paper on corruption. In
another version, it is a multiple choice style test. I have study guides for both
versions of the final exam but I still believe that these may not be adequate
for most students. In many instances, no exam is even given by the teacher. I
feel that this one area of the course which is not adequately defined or
properly designed such that students can prepare for the test.
Summary
Overall, I believe that this course is
well designed and very informative. While there is some issue with the final
exam, the content of the course is interesting and will keep your attention.
This is especially true if you have a deep interest in public leadership. Good
luck to anyone taking this course and if you need help feel free to ask me.
