Course code VadZ6010

Credit points 3

Public Property Administration

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation16.03.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities

Course developer

author lect.

Anda Grīnfelde

Dr. oec.

Course abstract

The aim of the course is to introduce students to public property, and to develop their understanding of types, role and management of public property. To introduce the normative documentation of the public property. To acquire skills to evaluate potential problems related to the management of public property and processes related to the management, and to develop skills to elaborate solutions for improvements.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge – deepened understanding on types of public property, its management, and normative documentation regulating management of public property. Skills – to have deepened knowledge on management of public property owned and managed by the state and municipalities. To be competent in normative documents related to the public property. To identify topical problems of public property management, to evaluate them and to offer solutions. To acquire ability to analyse, systemize, synthesize, and integrate information profoundly by using different information sources. Competences – to be competent in system of normative documents regulating management of public property and to have a good knowledge in its requirements. Ability to analyse and assess normative documents and possible risks in management of public property by offering justified suggestions for improvements in management of public property.

Compulsory reading

1. Pūķis M. Pašu valdība. Latvijas pašvaldību pieredze, idejas un nākotnes redzējums. Rīga: Latvijas Pašvaldību savienība. 2010. 512 lpp.
2. Zvejnieks A. Īpašums un nodokļi. Mācību grāmata.Rīga: Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte. 2006. 575 lpp.
3. Kavale L. Budžets un finanses. Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. 2008. 44 lpp.
4. Jansone D., Reinholde I., Ulnicāne I. Latvijas publiskā pārvalde. Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte. 2002. 291 lpp.

Further reading

1. Vanags E., Vilka I. Pašvaldību darbība un attīstība. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. 2005. 384 lpp.
2. Leilands J. Kvalitātes vadības sistēmas. Jaunā ISO 9001:2008 standarta prasību skaidrojums. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis. 2009. 176 lpp.
3. Boitmane I. Personāla atlase un novērtēšana. Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: SIA “Lietišķās informācijas dienests”. 2008.186 lpp.