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MPA855 Management Sciences 2 Units intermediate

Performance Measurement and Management

This course, Performance Measurement and Management, is a two-credit unit course examining public sector performance, input per man-hour, and unit costs. It considers the planning, implementation, and evaluation of performance. It presents the human, management, and workload factors negating performance and the major catalysts to improvement. The course considers how to measure performance in federal, state and local authorities and their agencies. The course is arranged in eighteen distinct but related units.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Performance ManagementPerformance MeasurementPublic SectorEvaluationProductivity

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Performance Management Definitions

2

History of Performance Management

3

Performance Measurement Methods

4

Context of Performance Management

5

Performance Appraisal

6

Budgeting Process

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Human Resources Manager

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Management Consultant

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Public Sector Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Performance Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentConsultingHealthcareEducationNon-Profit

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Module 1 definitions and Module 2 theoretical frameworks

2

Practice applying performance measurement methods (Unit 5 Module 1) to case studies

3

Focus on understanding the planning and budgeting processes in Module 3 Units 3-4

4

Review key challenges in development planning (Unit 5 Module 3) and potential solutions

5

Prioritize understanding of performance appraisal methods and how to avoid biases (Unit 4 Module 2)