The scope of the course is the comparative presentation and analysis of the contemporary models of public sector management. At a first level, course presents the historical evolution of public administration theory and practice. Following the analysis of the theoretical framework of public administration, course analyses the evolution and the reform of the contemporary models of public administration, focusing on the governance and performance issues. At the last part of the course, the basic principles and the models of organizational design and management in the public sector are presented, as well as the current issues on pubic management reform.