Building on foundational knowledge of public tasks and public organizations, the introduction to Public Management from a management perspective examines administrative modernization and the associated reform movements. An overview of various functional modernization elements is provided (e.g., strategic management, performance management, and organizational management). Additionally, the course focuses on the sector-specific fulfillment of public tasks within the tension between competition and social cohesion. Here, the unique features and management challenges of task fulfillment in areas such as social services management, sports and culture, or energy supply are considered. This course offers a comprehensive analysis and discussion of the various approaches to modernizing the fulfillment of public tasks.