This is a course taught in English, with special support to students wishing to develop their language skills. It will deal with the concept of public management and its relevance to organized welfare provision including social work and other kinds of human services. The learning concept is hybrid in the sense that some sections of the course will be organized as lectures while others will work via direct interaction. Depending on the characteristics of the group, some parts of the course may be hold in German exclusively. The group will meet live four times during prolongated sessions: November 22, December 6, January 17 and 31.