This course critically analyses various models and approaches in public administration. This allows students to understand and evaluate different approaches, especially, in the context of contemporary public administration. The evolution of public administration will be futher discussed. In addition, the New Public Management will also be explored. Other than that, this course will also aid students develop analytical skills. This is achieved through authenticity of models and differing views in studies done in various countries. Although this course discusses systems of public administration in several countries generally, the main focus is on public administration in developed and developing countries like the United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany and include ASEAN countries. In the final analysis, this course will also concentrate on comparison among countries.