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Fall 2012 - MIIS
Apr 18, 2024 |
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| IPOL 8501 - Policy Analysis |
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This course introduces students to the theory and practice of policy analysis. Students will be introduced to the stages of the public policy process, including agenda setting, formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Students will also develop basic policy analysis skills, including problem structuring, stakeholder identification, summarization of current policy, development of policy options, elaboration of criteria for selection, and recommendation of course of action. These concepts are illustrated by examples policies that fall within students' range of interests. This course also introduces students to scientific methods that are used as a means for structuring policy inquiry. A series of research approaches and techniques are presented in the context of forecasting, monitoring, and evaluation for the analysis of domestic and international policies.
4.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: MIIS Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Intl Policy & Management Division International Policy Department |
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