PP409E Half Unit
Public Policy in Practice Workshop III (EMPA)
This information is for the 2022/23 session.
Teacher responsible
Sir Charles Bean and Dr Daniel Berliner
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.
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.
Student performance results
(2018/19 - 2020/21 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 43.9 |
| Merit | 52 |
| Pass | 4.1 |
| Fail | 0 |
Key facts
Department: School of Public Policy
Total students 2021/22: Unavailable
Average class size 2021/22: Unavailable
Controlled access 2021/22: No
Value: Half Unit
Course selection videos
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Personal development skills
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of numeracy skills
