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POLICY 701 : Policy Analysis and Evaluation

Postgraduate course

Project description

Provides a solid practical and theoretical basis for public policy analysis. Examines criteria for effective policy-making as well as competing models of the policy process. Concepts and approaches covered include: problem definition, writing policy briefs, project implementation, reflexive policy-making, cost-benefit and impact analysis. Students will use these concepts and methods to explore substantive topics of their choice.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Analyse public policies from a range of perspectives. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 4.2, 5.2 and 6.1) Evaluate public policies from different perspectives. (Capability 1.2, 2.3 and 3.1) Be able to write a policy brief. (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.3, 4.2, 4.3 and 5.2) Demonstrate an ability to communicate policy ideas to an audience. (Capability 1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2)