Research field

Administrative Science

Tampere University

Administrative Science is the core subject for the administrative studies. The discipline covers public organizations, management and leadership, seeking to establish rules of operation and promote their development.

It is an applied science aimed at the study of organizations regardless of their ownership or field of operation.

The reseach efforts in Administrative Science covers among other things:

Change management,
Organizational reforms,
Strategic management,
Service innovations,
Use of information technology in organizations
Social networks,
Public - private interaction
Digitalization,
Change and funding of universities,
Security management and politics.

The recent research activity of Administrative Science can be accessed through Researchgate

The MA program in Administrative Science covers

Reforms and change of public administration
Theories of public administration
Research methods and perspectives on public Management and organizations
Implementation and Evaluation of Public Policies
Developmental Expertise in Organizations
Changing contemporary themes: HRD, strategic management, Public policy, organizational development

Administrative Science graduates have been very successful in finding work appropriate to their qualifications

Administrative Science is leading partner in National development of Public Administration.

Administrative Science is active collaborator in Joint Research projects, chairing groups and evaluating papers in international conferences.

European Group of Public Administration (EGPA) and International Research Society for Public Management (IRSPM) are key institutional partners for our international cooperation.