PP409E Half Unit
Public Policy in Practice Workshop III (EMPA)
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Daniel Sturm and Dr Sara Hagemann
Availability
This course is compulsory on the Executive Master of Public Administration. This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
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. This year, some or all of this teaching may be delivered through a combination of virtual classes and lectures delivered as online videos.
Formative coursework
One optional mock policy exercise will be provided.
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 due 10 days after module teaching concludes. Further details will be provided at the Executive MPA programme induction.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: School of Public Policy
Total students 2019/20: Unavailable
Average class size 2019/20: Unavailable
Controlled access 2019/20: No
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of numeracy skills
