Course: The Public Sector and the Path to Sustainability

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Course title The Public Sector and the Path to Sustainability
Course code KAE/VSCU
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vorobljevová Veronika, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Public Sector: Introduction, Public Sector, and Public Goods 2. Public Administration: Functions and Responsibilities 3. Budget System: Budget Structure and Public Data 4. Healthcare: Current Challenges of Czech Healthcare in the European Context 5. Healthcare: Ministry of Health and University Hospital Olomouc 6. Social Policy: Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Czech Social Security Administration 7. Sickness Insurance: Sickness Benefits and Pension Insurance Records (ELDP) 8. Environment: Ministry of the Environment and the Czech Environmental Information Agency (CENIA) 9. Education: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Czech School Inspectorate 10. Culture: Ministry of Culture and the Czech Philharmonic 11. Public Finance and Control: Ministry of Finance, the Supreme Audit Office, and the State Budget 12. Sustainable Development: Strategic Framework Czech Republic 2030 13. Summary

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 24 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course introduces students to the organizational structure and functions of the public sector, the activities of public administration, public finance, and selected areas of the public sector. It also focuses on the principles of sustainable development and their application in public administration.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

Regular attendance is recommended; however, attendance is not compulsory. Attendance is mandatory during the student's group presentation and during guest lectures by experts from practice. In the case of an excused absence, an alternative assignment will be provided Guest experts during the winter semester: MUDr. Albert Štěrba, Ph.D.: Current Challenges in Czech Healthcare. Additional experts from practice will be introduced throughout the semester. Course credit is awarded based on a group presentation delivered during the seminar. Presentation topics and specific requirements will be explained during the introductory class. A written summary is required as part of the presentation, and students will also act as peer reviewers. The course is completed with an examination. At the beginning of the winter semester, students will be informed whether the examination will be written or oral. Study materials and all course-related information will be available in Moodle from the beginning of the winter semester.
Recommended literature
  • Hamerníková, B., &Maaytová, A. a kol. (2007). Veřejné finance. Praha: ASPI.
  • Kadeřábková, J., & Peková, J. (2012). Územní samospráva - udržitelný rozvoj a finance. Praha: WoltersKluwer Česká republika..
  • Moldan, B. (2015). Podmaněná planeta. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, nakladatelství Karolinum..
  • Peková, J., Jetmar, M., & Toth, P. (2019). Veřejný sektor, teorie a praxe v ČR. Praha: WoltersKluwer..
  • Peková, J., Pilný, J., & Jetmar, M. (2008). Veřejná správa a finance veřejného sektoru. Praha: ASPI WoltersKluwer.
  • Veber, J., & Švecová, L. (2023). Udržitelnost a udržitelný management. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -