PP409E Half Unit
Public Policy in Practice Workshop III (EMPA)
This information is for the 2024/25 session.
Teacher responsible
Professor Daniel Berliner
Availability
This course is compulsory on the Executive Master of Public Administration. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The policy workshop applies the analytical tools that are taught in the week-long modules of the Executive MPA to specific policy areas. Teaching is based on a series of case studies. The case studies are taught by specialists in a particular policy area and are complemented with group working sessions by the students and presentations by policy practitioners involved in the policy area.
Teaching
A three-day modular teaching block. This course is delivered as a combination of classes and lectures delivered over three days.
The default mode of instruction is in-person in the classroom at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳. Remote attendance is available in case of challenges preventing in-person attendance.
Indicative reading
Readings that are specific to each policy area will be distributed at the beginning of the course
Assessment
Essay (100%, 2000 words).
Assessment will consist of a 2,000 word reflective essay. Further details will be provided at the Executive MPA programme induction.
Student performance results
(2020/21 - 2022/23 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 54.8 |
| Merit | 41.9 |
| Pass | 0 |
| Fail | 3.2 |
Key facts
Department: School of Public Policy
Total students 2023/24: 1
Average class size 2023/24: Unavailable
Controlled access 2023/24: No
Value: Half Unit
Course selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Personal development skills
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of numeracy skills