UUM COLLEGE OF LAW, GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL

STUDIES
UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

No. Information on Course

1. Course Name: THEORY AND CONCEPT OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

2. Course Code: GMJT2023

3. Name(s) of Academic Staff:

 YUSUF PON

4. Rationale for offering the course in the programme:

This course exposes students to understand basic concepts of development
administration of a country.

5. Semester/Year Offered: 2/1

6. Total Student Learning Face to face Online Learning SLPA TLT

Time (SLT)

TL = Traditional Lecture TL T P SCL/O A OL OA

T = Tutorial
P = Practical
SCL/O = Student Centered
Learning/Others
A = Assessment
OL= Online Learning 22 0 0 12 2.9 8 75.10 120
OA = Online Assessment
SLPA= Self Learning
Preparation and Assessment
TLT = Total Learning Time

8. Credit Value: 3

9. Pre-requisite (if any):

None

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10. Objective(s) of Course:
Students are expected to:
i. Understand the concepts and theories of development and the emphasis is on
developing countries.
ii. Understand development in terms of human resources which are relevant to the
issue of population, the contribution of labor, education, health and nutrition.
iii. Understand development in terms of capital resources that is the relationship
between capital and savings, and fiscal policies as well as the impact of foreign
savings and investment assistance.
iv. Know clearly the impact of trade on development, by examining the contribution
of development strategies based on commodity exports, import substitution and
export promotion

11. Course Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
i. Identify the concepts, theories and approaches related to development
issues (C1, P1)
ii. Explain the importance of economics growth, structural change, welfare,
marketing, planning and politics and planing that influence community
development process (C2, A3)
iii. Discuss the effectiveness of the implementation of programs by the
relevant agnecies associated with the development of the country (A2,C2)
iv. Analyse the knowledge and ability to act as an agent of change after
recognizing the importance of development (C4)

12. Transferable Skills:

Apply the basic concepts associated with the administrative aspects of national
development.

13. Teaching-learning and assessment strategy:

Combination of teacher-centered and student-centered learning.

14. Synopsis:
This course emphasizes on the importance of development, theories and
their dimentions. In addition, the strategies undertaken by developing
countries will be evaluated in terms of their effectiveness. The role of key
sectors such as the industrial, agricultural and natural resources sectors in
strengthening the economic sector in developing countries will be discussed
in detail. In addition, students will be exposed to a number of issues related
to economic growth in the implementation efforts of the development.

15. Mode of Delivery:

Lectures, case studies, field work, problem-based learning and small group

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 discussions.
Assessment Methods and Types:
16.
Coursework – 100%
 Individual Assignment – Writing – 20%
 Group Assignment – Writing – 30%
 Presentation – 10%
 Individual Assignment (Replacement) – 20%
 Individual Assignment (Replacement) – 20%

17. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims

Course Learning Outcomes

Programme Aims
1 2 3 4

The field of Development Management aims to

produce professional graduates in management
development who possess extensive knowledge
in various aspects, which include the √ √ √
development of socio-economic status, quality,
governance, environment and project
management.

21. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4

Application of theory, approach, basis and issues of

√ √ √ √
development.
Application of development techniques in
managing issues related to industry, society and
technology.

Able to suggest solutions to the issues of

development using the latest methods and
instruments.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate well. √ √ √ √
Demonstrate social skills, able to work as a team
√ √ √ √
and responsible to the tasks entrusted
Practice professional management traits and ethics
and demonstrate positive attitudes and values.

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 Keep a lifelong long abreast of the latest emerging
issues related to development.
Application of entrepreneurial skills in daily life
practice and matters of development.
Demonstrate characteristics of leadership,
accountability and implementation of √ √ √ √
management and decision-making skills.

25. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic

Face to Face

Learning
Topics/Weeks OL SL TLT
Outcomes
TL T P SCL/O

1. Introduction
1.1 The terminology of developed and 1, 4 1 1 1 3 6
developing countries

2. Introduction (Cont’d)
1.2 Internal and external obstacles 1,4 2 1 3 6
towards development

3. Dimensions of development
3.1 Measuring the National Gross
1,2,4 1 1 1 3 6
Production
3.2 Industrial- based development

4. Dimensions of development (Cont’d)

4.1 Human development and welfare 1,2,4 2 1 3 6
4.2 Planning, markets and politics

5. Human Resources
2,3 2 1 3 6
5.1 Population

6. Human resources (Cont’d)

2,3 1 1 1 3 6
6.1 Labour

7. Human resources (Cont’d)

2,3 2 1 3 6
7.1 Education

8. Human resources (Cont’d)

2,3 2 1 3 6
8.1 Health

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9. Use of capital in development
9.1 The importance of capital 4 1 1 1 3 6
9.2 Sources of funds

10. Use of capital in development (Cont’d)

10.1 Fiscal policy and monetary policy
4 2 1 3 6
10.2 The importance of foreign capital
for developing countries.

11. Trading as development generator

11.1 Growth based on main export
4 2 1 3 6
11.2 The Import substitution strategy
11.3 Export promotion strategy

12. Roles of major sectors

3,4 1 1 1 3 6
12.1 Agriculture

13. Roles of major sectors (Cont’d)

3,4 1 1 1 3 6
13.1 Natural resources

14. Roles of major sectors (Cont’d)

3,4 2 1 3 6
14.1 Industry

22 12 8 42 84

Face to Online Online

Student Learning & Assessment SLPA TLT
Face Learning Assessment

Course Delivery and Preparation 34 8 42.0 84

Coursework 60% 0.4 0 22.1 22.5

Final Examination 40% 2.5 0 11.0 13.5

Total Notional Hours 36.9 8 0 75.1 120

Credit Hours 3

Main References:

Todaro, M. P. (2011). Economic development (11th ed.). New York: Longman.

Additional References:

Acemoglu, D. (2008). Introduction to modern economic growth. Princeton University Press.

Nafziger, E. Wayne. (2006). Economics of development (4th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University

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Nafziger, E. Wayne. (2011). The economics of developing countries (5th ed.). Cambridge University
Press.

Perkinson, Dwight H., Radelet, Steven and Lindauer, David L. (2006). Economics of development (6th
Ed.). New York: W. W. Norton & Company.